The New York Times editorial board urges Americans not to vote for Trump

On November 2, The New York Times editorial board published an opinion piece urging people not to vote for former President Trump.

“You already know Donald Trump. He is unfit to lead. Watch him. Listen to those who know him best,” the NYT wrote to the public, per Caliber.Az.

“He tried to subvert an election and remains a threat to democracy. He helped overturn Roe, with terrible consequences.”

They hyperlinked just over two dozen opinion pieces published in the paper, condemning Trump’s actions that derailed abortion rights and painted him as an individual seeking to upset the country’s stability.

“Mr. Trump’s corruption and lawlessness go beyond elections: It’s his whole ethos. He lies without limit,” they added with words underlined in red. “If he’s re-elected, the G.O.P. won’t restrain him. Mr. Trump will use the government to go after opponents.”

The op-ed comes as prominent outlets including the Washington Post and Los Angeles Times decided to not endorse a candidate this election cycle. Their choice sparked widespread backlash and resulted in cancelled news subscriptions.

Amidst the controversy, the New York Times hasn’t veered from their September opinion piece in which they dubbed Vice President Harris the only “patriotic” choice for president.

They concluded the November piece by urging Americans to vote with Trump’s past policies and statements in mind.

“Another Trump term will damage the climate, shatter alliances and strengthen autocrats. Americans should demand better,” the board concluded. “Vote.”

For the record, the US 2024 presidential election is set to take place on November 5, 2024. Voters across the country will decide whether to re-elect the incumbent Democratic administration or support a new president. This election holds significant political weight, especially as current Vice President Kamala Harris, potentially representing the Democratic Party, faces off against former President Donald Trump, who is a likely candidate for the Republicans. 

The election will include not only the presidential race but also various congressional seats, with all 435 seats in the US House of Representatives and 33 of the 100 US Senate seats up for grabs. Local and state elections will also be held, affecting governors, mayors, and other local positions. Early voting, mail-in ballots, and absentee voting options are also available, allowing voters to participate ahead of Election Day.

By Khagan Isayev