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In the corporate realm, there have been financial repercussions: ABC paid a $15 million settlement for misinformation about the president, while Paramount settled for $16 million over a propaganda-laden documentary. The Associated Press has cut 8% of its workforce, further indicating a retreat from aggressive woke messaging. Even political figures have felt the consequences—Justin Trudeau resigned amid ongoing scandals and controversy. Cultural shifts extended into entertainment, with shows like Doctor Who being essentially canceled and woke-themed productions, such as the intersectional Wheel of Time, facing cancellation or backlash.