The New York Times editorial board was disappointed in President-elect Donald Trump's decisive victory, declaring his return to power a “grave threat” to the republic.
“American voters chose to return Donald Trump to the White House, taking the country in a dangerous direction that no one could fully predict.” the board wrote He later added on Wednesday that “Mr. Trump's election poses a serious threat.” [the] But he will not decide the long-term fate of American democracy. The outcome is in the hands of the American people. ”
President Trump capped off a stunning political comeback from his 2020 defeat and impeachment over the Jan. 6 Capitol riot with a resounding victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump, who won back battleground states such as Pennsylvania, Georgia and Wisconsin and made big gains in deep blue states, was declared the winner by the media early Wednesday morning and vowed to usher in a “golden age” for the United States.
The New York Times is not a newspaper enthused by Trump's victory.
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The New York Times editorial board worried that President-elect Donald Trump's victory poses a “grave threat” to the country. (Bloomberg/Contributor)
“Over the next four years, Americans must clearly recognize the threat to our nation and our laws posed by our 47th president and be prepared to exercise our rights to protect our nation, our people, our laws, our institutions, and our values. “Kept it strong,'' the Times wrote.
The paper added that all Americans should be “alarmed” by the incoming administration, saying he is “clearly motivated only by the pursuit of power and maintaining the cult of personality he has built around himself. '' he criticized.
The paper went on to express concern about his leadership on foreign policy and vowed to punish his enemies and those around him with “those in power ready to pledge allegiance to him.”
He certainly advised Democrats to deeply reflect on why they lost the election, saying it took too long for President Biden to realize that he was incapable of seeking re-election. The Times was among the media outlets that called for Mr. Trump's resignation in June after his debates were inadequate. Under intense pressure, Biden dropped the Democratic nomination on July 21 and endorsed Harris, starting a fierce race to the end of the campaign.
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President-elect Donald Trump stands with future first lady Melania Trump (right) and Lara Trump (left) at an election night party in Florida on November 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Different from other traditional newspapers For newspapers like the Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times that have skipped support this cycle, the New York Times set out its metrics in a clear way in September. In endorsing Harris, the paper said that she was the only patriotic option and that Trump was clearly unfit to be president.
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But endorsing Democratic candidates was no surprise to the Times. This was the 17th consecutive presidential election.
