"During his tenure, the paper became a primary target of Donald Trump's "enemy of the people" attacks, while simultaneously experiencing record subscription growth (the "Trump Bump")."

Source: Public Statements

"Published the landmark and Pulitzer Prize-winning "1619 Project," which reframed American history around slavery. It drew immense praise and intense criticism from historians and conservatives for its historical accuracy and framing."

Source: The New York Times

"Faced a major internal staff revolt after publishing a controversial op-ed by Senator Tom Cotton advocating for military force against protestors. The backlash led to the resignation of the editorial page editor, James Bennet."

Source: Vanity Fair

"His leadership has coincided with a fierce internal and external debate about whether the newspaper should maintain a traditional "view from nowhere" objectivity or embrace a role as a defender of liberal democracy."

Source: The New York Times

"The paper's coverage of transgender issues has been heavily criticized by both LGBTQ+ advocates (for being allegedly harmful and biased) and social conservatives (for being too progressive), highlighting the paper's difficult cultural position."

Source: GLAAD / Public Letters

"His position as the head of a family dynasty controlling the world's most important newspaper is itself a topic of discussion, raising questions about meritocracy and inherited power in the media."

Source: Media Reports