HOMETOWN PAPER

New York Times Tears into Trump for ‘Illegal’ War

Trump’s hometown paper was quick on the draw to slam him.

The New York Times editorial board condemned President Donald Trump’s attack on Venezuela as “illegal and unwise.” The newspaper’s editorial board, comprised of opinion journalists who are separate from the newsroom, published an opinion piece Saturday morning in the wake of the U.S. military operation in Venezuela. The board explained the context surrounding America’s posturing in the region, including background on Maduro’s record as a dictatorial force in the country, but also illustrated the United States’ history of failed regime changes and the potential international implications of such an act. The board also highlighted that Congress did not approve these military actions and that they therefore violate U.S. law. “Mr. Trump has not yet offered a coherent explanation for his actions in Venezuela. He is pushing our country toward an international crisis without valid reasons,” the board wrote. “We fear that the result of Mr. Trump’s adventurism is increased suffering for Venezuelans, rising regional instability and lasting damage for America’s interests around the world. We know that Mr. Trump’s warmongering violates the law.”