Former New York Times public editor Margaret Sullivan has expressed strong disapproval of her former employer’s recent coverage of former President Donald Trump. Writing on her Substack page, Sullivan called out two specific headlines that she found particularly troubling.
One headline that frustrated Sullivan was titled, “Trump’s New Charm Offensive.” She argued that such phrasing misrepresents Trump’s rhetoric, pointing out that he continues to use inflammatory language, including referring to his political opponents as “scum” in recent speeches at the Department of Justice.
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The second headline she criticized came from a piece by economics reporter David Sanger, titled, “Trump’s Big Bet: Americans Will Tolerate Economic Downturn to Restore Manufacturing.” The article questioned whether Trump’s sweeping tariffs on major U.S. trading partners would actually lead to an increase in domestic manufacturing. Sullivan took issue with the framing, suggesting it downplayed the economic risks involved.
“Why does The Times too often normalize Trump like this, even now?” Sullivan wrote, questioning the newspaper’s editorial choices. “I have some theories, hinted at above and probably to be further developed in a separate post.”
Sullivan has long been a vocal critic of The New York Times’ handling of Trump coverage. Last year, she accused the paper of whitewashing Trump’s controversial remarks on genetics and his statements about immigrants “poisoning the blood” of the nation, which has drawn comparisons to the rhetoric used by Adolf Hitler.
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Her latest critique reflects a broader concern among media analysts who argue that major news organizations often fail to adequately contextualize Trump’s words and actions, thereby contributing to the normalization of his rhetoric and policies. Sullivan’s comments have reignited discussions about the responsibility of mainstream media in shaping public perception of political figures.
As the 2024 election cycle intensifies, The New York Times and other major news outlets continue to face scrutiny over how they report on Trump and his political strategies. Whether Sullivan’s concerns will prompt changes in editorial approaches remains to be seen, but her criticism has once again spotlighted the complex relationship between media framing and political narratives.
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