Staff Reports
Byron York has taken a stroll down the hypocrisy lane, questioning the New York Times’s latest attempt to dismiss tens of millions of Donald Trump supporters as “unpatriotic.” This eyebrow-raising commentary came on the heels of the paper’s recent proclamation that Kamala Harris reigns as “the only patriotic choice” for president. If anyone thought the New York Times was trying to preach to Americans about loyalty and values, think again. They somehow haven’t endorsed a Republican presidential candidate since Eisenhower—yes, the guy with the cool military background, not the modern-day politicians swathed in virtue signaling.
In a stunning twist of logic, the New York Times seems to have jettisoned its earlier stance on questioning America’s patriotism, targeting those who dare to support the former president. Apparently, York was left scratching his head, pondering how a paper known for urging against questioning the love for country is now slinging slurs at millions of Americans. It comes as no surprise that the same publication that has led the charge against staunch patriotism is now trying to paint a big-picture narrative that Harris, of all people, is the epitome of national pride.
The New York Times editorial board didn't just endorse Kamala Harris for president. It declared Donald Trump supporters unpatriotic. https://t.co/o7AYys8GRd pic.twitter.com/FA9CKCs47K
— Byron York (@ByronYork) September 30, 2024
York’s head-scratching didn’t stop there. The accusation that Harris is “best equipped” to tackle current issues like the cost of living and immigration came across as particularly absurd to him. After all, the Biden administration has spent the last couple of years handing out participation trophies for inflation and border chaos. Now, the New York Times wants voters to believe Harris is the magic wand to erase these problems. The paper’s wild claim reflects a campaign strategy that’s more about spinning the narrative than actually addressing the burning questions in the minds of everyday Americans.
As if that wasn’t enough, the looming vice presidential debate has set the stage for a showdown. According to York, Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota is gearing up to aim Senator J.D. Vance’s comments about “childless cat ladies” and wild exaggerations regarding Haitian immigrants. Meanwhile, Vance is expected to play hardball, reminding everyone of Walz’s less-than-stellar track record during the COVID lockdowns and the summer 2020 riots sparked by George Floyd’s death. If anyone is turning a blind eye to reality, it seems to rest firmly on the shoulders of those at the New York Times, and they’re not feeling any heat from their own poorly constructed narrative.
While the debate unfolds under the watchful eyes of CBS News anchors, it’s clear that both Harris and Walz are scrambling to fill the void left by a lackluster Democratic bench. The notion that either candidate represents some “great leader” of the party is amusingly laughable to those who are keeping a close watch. In a post-Trump America, the rising star in the conservative circle could very well be Vance, especially considering that the opposition seems stuck on a perpetual ride of mediocrity. The only thing certain is that the debates will likely leave fans of accountability and real solutions cheering for a team that speaks for those who truly love America and its values.
