NY Times Trashes Trump Again
The New York Times editorial board escalated its long-running feud with President Donald Trump this weekend, publishing a sharply critical opinion piece attacking his administration’s handling of military strategy and foreign policy.
In the editorial released Sunday, the newspaper accused the Trump administration of abandoning decades-old military practices and reshaping America’s role on the global stage. According to the Times, traditional rules of engagement have been replaced with more aggressive tactics, while U.S. policy toward the war in Ukraine has moved away from blanket support and toward a more pragmatic, deal-focused approach.
The editorial claimed the administration is prioritizing strategic leverage, including arms sales and mineral agreements, rather than framing foreign conflicts solely in moral or ideological terms. The board suggested this marks a fundamental shift in how the United States engages with allies and adversaries alike under President Trump.
Trump, for his part, has argued that the Pentagon must adapt to a rapidly changing world marked by renewed competition with major powers such as China and Russia. While the Times conceded that global threats have increased, it argued that America’s long-standing military advantage has weakened — a claim that remains a point of debate among defense experts.
The critical piece is the latest chapter in a years-long conflict between the Trump administration and the legacy newspaper. Disputes between the two sides have intensified over issues ranging from national security to media coverage of Trump’s presidency.
Earlier this year, President Trump filed a lawsuit against the New York Times over its reporting on his first presidential campaign and its coverage of allegations related to Russia — claims that have since been heavily scrutinized and disputed. The newspaper has said it intends to vigorously defend itself in court.
Trump also recently took aim at the Times after it published an extensive report focusing on his age while in office. Responding on Truth Social, the president dismissed the article and accused the outlet of pushing a politically driven narrative.
In its latest editorial, the Times warned that the United States may be entering a prolonged period of global tension similar to the Cold War. The board argued that maintaining military strength and deterrence is essential to preventing authoritarian regimes from acting without consequence on the world stage.
The ongoing clash highlights the deep divide between establishment media outlets and President Trump, particularly over questions of foreign policy, military readiness, and America’s role in an increasingly unstable world.
