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Newsweek recalls commemorative edition with Clinton cover
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Newsweek is recalling an issue that wrongly claims Hillary Clinton won the US presidential election. It is preparing a "President Trump" version that will hit stores next week. (twitter.com/FraserNelson/File)
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merican Newsweek has recalled a commemorative edition with Hillary Clinton gracing the cover. The issue, carrying the heading “Madam President”, was printed and shipped prematurely to stores and news stalls across the US.
The magazine is preparing a "President Trump" version that is expected to hit stores next week.
“Like everybody else, we got it wrong,” said Tony Romando, the CEO of Topix Media, the magazine's partner that creates special issues under the brand as quoted by the New York Post.
(Read also: Mr Trump comes to Washington: Triumphant tour for the victor)
From the Editors: 2 special edition covers for 2016 election outcomes were produced by a Newsweek licensee, Topix Media, and not by Newsweek pic.twitter.com/MwC4RytGbC
— Newsweek (@Newsweek) November 7, 2016
The company reportedly prepared two versions of a commemorative issue but decided to circulate the Clinton version in the mistaken belief that she would win the election.
The magazine was sent to stores Tuesday, but retailers were told not to sell it before the election, but some did. Romando said only 17 of 125,000 the "Madam President" issue had been sold.
Donald Trump was elected the 45th president of the US on Wednesday. Following the announcement, demonstrations against his victory were held in Portland, Oregon, Chicago, New York and other cities. (kes)
If Newsweek were to release the issues printed celebrating Hillary’s win, it would be a huge seller. Collectors’ item. pic.twitter.com/IPd7TYDGRX
— Fraser Nelson (@FraserNelson) November 10, 2016
