In a shocking revelation, PinkNews, the UK’s leading LGBTQ media outlet, has come under fire after a leaked recording of CEO Benjamin Cohen surfaced, signaling a drastic shift in the company's focus away from transgender issues. Pink News is a respected LGBTQ media outlet that Queer News Tonight often references. The audio, leaked on social media by a Twitter account under the handle @PinkNewsStaff, captures Cohen making statements that have sent shockwaves through the LGBTQ community. In the recording, Cohen is heard advising caution, stating, "We have to be careful." He goes on to emphasize that it is "the role of others to change narratives," suggesting that continued coverage of transgender issues could result in a loss of advertising revenue for the company. This revelation has sparked outrage for many in social media, especially given PinkNews' reputation as a champion for the entire LGBTQ community. Cohen's comments suggest a calculated move to distance the outlet from what he describes as "incredibly contentious" issues, specifically those concerning the transgender community. The audio concludes by saying, “We don’t want to be positioning ourselves as some sort of like Charity.” Angry community members are flooding social media, talking about the contrast between PinkNews’s mission statement and Cohen’s views. The account @PinkNewsStaff, which joined Twitter in May 2024, has been active in releasing a series of allegations against the outlet, including claims of a toxic culture marked by alleged bullying, harassment, and discrimination. We have seen corporate brands and businesses surrendering to conservative bullies and bans. Many early comments in social media draw comparisons to corporate entities caving to pressure over trans and LGBTQ issues and allege Pink News may be doing the same thing. This is a breaking and evolving story and Queer News Tonight will continue to follow and report updates. #Trans Rights