The Editorial Board of The New York Times
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“affront to free speech, the rule of law and American ideals.”
The Editorial Board of The New York Times · said 2026-10-23 · reported 2026-10-27
The Editorial Board described Trump's actions as an affront to free speech, the rule of law, and American ideals.
“They are not the main issue.”
The Editorial Board of The New York Times · said 2026-10-23 · reported 2026-10-27
The editors wrote that the specific allegations against Omar are not the main issue, while arguing the investigation itself is the problem.
“We do not pretend to know whether the allegations have merit,”
The Editorial Board of The New York Times · said 2026-10-23 · reported 2026-10-27
The editors wrote in their Friday editorial that they do not pretend to know whether the allegations against Omar have merit.
“revocation of a political opponent’s citizenship”
The Editorial Board of The New York Times · said 2026-10-23 · reported 2026-10-27
The editorial argued that tyrants in history, including Hitler, used revocation of a political opponent's citizenship as a tool of authoritarian repression, and suggested Trump is doing the same to Rep. Omar.
“no naturalized citizen will be safe.”
The Editorial Board of The New York Times · said 2026-10-23 · reported 2026-10-27
The editorial warned that no naturalized citizen will be safe if Trump's approach to Omar's citizenship proceeds.
“tool of authoritarian repression”
The Editorial Board of The New York Times · said 2026-10-23 · reported 2026-10-27
The editorial characterized revocation of citizenship as a tool of authoritarian repression used by tyrants including Hitler.