Former NY Times Editor Accuses Publication of 'Illiberal Bias'

James Bennet alleges he was urged to add 'trigger warnings' to conservative op-eds, sparking a debate on journalistic integrity.

James Bennet, former New York Times editorial page editor, has accused the publication of having an 'illiberal bias' in a cover story for The Economist.
Bennet, who was forced to resign in 2020 following internal fury over the publication of an op-ed by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), blamed publisher A.G. Sulzberger for buckling under pressure from angry staffers.
In the article, Bennet detailed the events that led to his exit and claimed that the Times' problem has metastasized from liberal bias to illiberal bias.
Bennet also revealed that he was urged to attach 'trigger warnings' to op-eds written by conservatives during his tenure at the Times.
Sulzberger, in response, disagreed with Bennet's narrative and emphasized the importance of execution and leadership in delivering on the Times' values.