The NY Times was mocked by conservatives for their take on President Trump’s Mount Rushmore speech – calling it “dark and divisive.”
The publication tweeted:
Breaking News: President Trump delivered a dark and divisive speech at Mount Rushmore, leaning into the culture wars and barely mentioning the pandemic.
Breaking News: President Trump delivered a dark and divisive speech at Mount Rushmore, leaning into the culture wars and barely mentioning the pandemic.https://t.co/03WOgau4Zx
— The New York Times (@nytimes) July 4, 2020
Here are some of the responses:
It was a pro-American speech, which the New York Times clearly is not.
It was a pro-American speech, which the New York Times clearly is not.
— JT Lewis (@thejtlewis) July 4, 2020
“Divisive”. Great “editorial” work there hack.
"Divisive". Great "editorial" work there hack.
— Skip Chipowski (@Skipowski) July 4, 2020
I’m not a Trump fan, but this is a lie. You guys used to be the most reputable paper in this country, this is sad.
I'm not a Trump fan, but this is a lie. You guys used to be the most reputable paper in this country, this is sad.
— Big Red (@bigredthoughts) July 4, 2020
Standing up for America is “divisive?” STFU.
Standing up for America is "divisive?"
STFU.
— thebradfordfile™ (@thebradfordfile) July 4, 2020
When Donald Trump called you the enemy of the people initially, I winced at the phrase. Now, I don’t think that phrase is strong enough.
When Donald Trump called you the enemy of the people initially, I winced at the phrase.
Now, I don't think that phrase is strong enough.
— Hiding in the Bay (@HidingInTheBay) July 4, 2020
The President is far from the only one who believes mob destruction of monuments and historical sites needs to be stopped.
The President is far from the only one who believes mob destruction of monuments and historical sites needs to be stopped. https://t.co/sCwH9AjLZq https://t.co/6MaPStHr44
— Matt Whitlock (@mattdizwhitlock) July 4, 2020