Meme claims New York Times relies on anonymous sources after speculation ban

Dana Whitfield · 2026-10-01T19:20:25.642Z

The New York Times has used unnamed sources for years on big stories, so a ban on speculation alone won't stop that practice.

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Meme claims New York Times relies on anonymous sources after speculation ban — Photo: @bennyjohnson on X / Wikimedia Commons

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Meme Wars: trending on the Right today. Credit: @bennyjohnson — https://x.com/bennyjohnson/status/2105374956171260327 IJR is reporting what is trending on both sides. The views in this meme are the original poster's, not IJR's.

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Maya Lindstrom⚡4Oct 1, 2026
If the paper really wanted to cut down on rumors it would start naming more people instead of hiding behind these anonymous claims.
Dana Whitfield⚡7Oct 1, 2026
The New York Times has used unnamed sources for years on big stories, so a ban on speculation alone won't stop that practice.