The New York Times has revised a headline for a column critical of Senator JD Vance, the running mate of Donald Trump, following a backlash over the original title’s use of a term associated with Nazi ideology.
The initial headline, “JD Vance’s Blood-and-Soil Nationalism Finds Its Target,” sparked widespread criticism for drawing a perceived link between Vance’s America First policies and the nationalist rhetoric of the Nazi Party during Adolf Hitler’s rule in Germany.
The use of the term “blood and soil” – a phrase closely tied to the Nazi Party’s ideology – generated a swift and intense reaction, with many accusing the paper of unfairly equating Vance’s views with those of the Nazi Party.
In response to the criticism, the Times revised the headline to “Shouldn’t JD Vance Represent All of Ohio?” However, screenshots of the original headline have been preserved, allowing the controversy to continue.
The Times has been part of a broader trend in the establishment media, which has largely given Trump and Vance negative coverage while praising their opponents, Senator Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz.
Despite this, the paper’s assessment of the recent debate between Harris and Trump has been at odds with public opinion. While the Times declared Harris the winner, post-debate polls have shown Trump’s popularity continuing to rise.
