Mississippi news anchor fired for urging Kamala Harris supporters not to vote
Summary: David Elliott, a veteran news anchor at WLOX-TV in Mississippi, was fired for social media posts urging supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris to stay home on Election Day. He announced his termination on Facebook, stating it was due to his political views.
Elliott, who has worked at the station since 1985, expressed that he typically encourages voter participation. However, he criticized Harris's supporters in a video, suggesting they should not vote if they dislike Donald Trump.
WLOX has not commented on Elliott's firing. He mentioned that the conversation about his dismissal was brief and indicated he had plans beyond his role at the station.
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