Byron York questions New York Times on Trump supporters' patriotism

In the United States, Byron York discussed the New York Times's recent endorsement of Kamala Harris as the 'only patriotic choice' for president. This endorsement raised eyebrows, particularly because the newspaper has historically refrained from questioning the patriotism of American voters, including those supporting Donald Trump. York expressed surprise at this shift, noting that the Times had previously argued against labeling fellow Americans as unpatriotic. He also critiqued the paper's assertion that Harris is best suited to tackle pressing national issues like the cost of living and immigration, suggesting that this portrayal misrepresents the political landscape. As the vice presidential debate approached, York anticipated that candidates would focus on each other's records, with Gov. Tim Walz likely targeting Sen. J.D. Vance's controversial remarks, while Vance would counter by highlighting Walz's handling of significant events during his tenure. This debate is set against a backdrop of political tension and differing views on leadership within the Democratic Party, as neither Harris nor Walz is perceived as a strong future leader for the party.