President’s Response
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized The New York Times after the newspaper published an article suggesting he may be losing energy in office due to age. Writing on his platform Truth Social, Trump called the paper’s staff “crazy and failed people” and insisted he won the 2024 election with a strong majority, highlighting his economic and foreign policy record.
Newspaper’s Position
The New York Times article described Trump, now 79 years old, as the oldest person ever elected president, noting he appears less active in public events compared to previous years. The report suggested he ends rallies earlier and increasingly discusses topics such as “life after life.”
Exchange of Criticism
Trump rejected the claims, saying the reporting was “deliberately negative” and accused the newspaper of being “the true enemy of the people.” In response, NYT defended its reporting, with spokesperson Charlie Stadtlander telling The Hill that the coverage was accurate, based on reliable sources, and that “personal attacks do not change facts.”
Longstanding Tensions
Trump has had a history of disputes with The New York Times, including lawsuits against the paper and its journalists over coverage of his political rise and influence within the Republican Party. The newspaper has vowed to defend its reporting in court.