The New York Times Reviews Nick Kristof's Articles for Disclosure Issues

The New York Times is reviewing columns written by Nick Kristof after it was reported that he failed to disclose connections to financial supporters of his 2021 gubernatorial campaign in Oregon. Times spokesman Charlie Stadtlander stated that previous political donations made by individuals mentioned in Kristof's columns should have been clearer to readers. The review follows inquiries from Semafor regarding Kristof's writings, which included favorable mentions of Bill Gates and his nonprofit, without acknowledging Gates' $100,000 donation to Kristof's campaign. Other instances include Kristof quoting individuals who had also contributed to his campaign, such as Deborah Fikes and Bob Sternfels, without disclosing their donations. The review comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Kristof's work, particularly following his May column addressing sensitive topics related to Israel and Palestine, which has faced criticism from various media outlets and political figures. Kristof did not respond to requests for comment. The Times has defended the integrity of Kristof's work, stating that it underwent a rigorous fact-checking process.