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"Trump urges unity against racism." The title, published by The New York Times on the cover Tuesday, after the mbadacres in the states of Texas and Ohio, has aroused sharp criticism from readers, journalists and politicians Democrats. Given the pressure, the newspaper decided to change the title in its second edition.

Many US citizens have understood that the approach chosen by the media is a clear attempt to benefit the president, offering an overly positive and misleading view of his recent statements, following the murders last weekend, which have killed 31 people and more than 50 wounded have revived the debate on "white supremacy" and hate crimes in the country.

Media editor Dean Baquet admitted to the site The daily beast That the title had been a bad choice. "It was written in the time frame (time to publication), and when it was approved, we all saw that it was a bad title, which is why we changed it." quite quickly, "said the editor in the morning, while the critics were replicated.

"I understand the concern of the people, the headlines are important, but I hope that they read the cover, which seems strong," tried to defend the Baquet.

Neera Tanden, chair of the progressive think-tank Center for American Progress, was one of the first critical voices, saying the newspaper had decided to yield to Trump's constant attacks on the press. "What makes Trump happy is his ability to attack the press in the morning and, precisely because of his intimidation, to get these same media to accept the story that he was fighting racism," he said. he tweeted.

Joan Walsh, collaborator CNN and columnist of the left magazine The nationIt was even brighter. "I canceled my subscription. Many people will tell me that I am wrong. I'll miss him. But I can not continue to reward these unhealthy criteria, "he tweeted.

The reaction of the opposition was not less soft. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democratic congressman repeatedly attacked by Trump, shared the cover on Twitter and said: "Keep this cover as a reminder of how white supremacy is aided by the cowardice of big institutions."

"Incredible," commented the Democratic presidential candidate, Beto O. Rourke.

After the repercussions, The New York Times He chose to change the title of his second edition: "Attack hatred, but not weapons." But the rejection was already widespread against a president who, on more than one occasion, was lukewarm (and even endorsed) the positions of the white nationalist and supremacist groups, as well as the morning environment, which seemed support his hypocritical speech.