The New York Times has responded to the news that President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19 by suggesting that Trump should not remain on the ballot and should preemptively concede to Joe Biden.
According to Fox News:
While many critics have sent the president well wishes, the Gray Lady was quick to float the idea that he should just scrap seeking re-election altogether.
“If he becomes sick, it could raise questions about whether he should remain on the ballot at all,” Times reporters Peter Baker and Maggie Haberman wrote after noting that Trump’s positive test throws “the nation’s leadership into uncertainty.”
No big deal. Just The New York Times openly wondering if (read: rooting for) Trump should QUIT the election and thus preemptively concede to Joe Biden.
And yet, the national press don't want to be called the enemy of the people. pic.twitter.com/loY3Id4uG2
— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) October 2, 2020
NewsBusters managing editor Curtis Houck noticed the way the Times framed the story and swiftly blasted the paper.
Others were quick to respond to The Paper of Record, as well:
https://twitter.com/CableNewsWatch/status/1311922145446912002
https://twitter.com/joydcarter/status/1311924214312636416
Stupidity. https://t.co/lgzmQQQjot
— CMK (@cmorgank) October 2, 2020
https://twitter.com/Marechtare1/status/1311923899303555072
Even Joe Biden wished President Trump and the First Lady well, but that was too difficult for even The New York Times.
