The Wall Street Journal faces criticism over pro-capitalism content

The Wall Street Journal has faced social media criticism following the appointment of Mary Julia Koch as its associate editor of Free Expression. Koch, the daughter of the late billionaire and GOP supporter David Koch, has appeared in social media clips promoting capitalism and suggesting that Americans would have more leisure time if they spent less time on mobile devices.

Online commentators and influencers have reacted to the messaging, with some highlighting Koch’s family connection to the multinational conglomerate Koch, Inc. Critics have used the clips to spark debates regarding economic conditions and corporate ownership in the United States.