New York Times Probes Nicholas Kristof Columns Over Lack of Disclosure

The New York Times has begun reviewing the work of columnist Nicholas Kristof following a report that he failed to disclose connections to campaign donors in various columns.

According to Semafor, Kristof 'wrote favorably' about Bill Gates, a significant donor to his failed gubernatorial campaign, without noting their connection on multiple occasions.

Additionally, Kristof quoted McKinsey Global Managing Partner Bob Sternfels and late Harvard professor Joseph Nye without disclosing their prior donations to his campaign, among other 'undisclosed connections.'

The New York Times maintains strict rules about its journalists participating in political activism and has announced a probe into Kristof's columns after being inquired by Semafor.

'Previous political donations made by some people Nick Kristof mentioned in his columns should have been made more clear to readers,' a Times spokesperson said in a statement. 'Editors from Times Opinion are reviewing these articles to determine further clarifications for readers.'

Kristof has been outspoken on several topics, including the Jeffrey Epstein case, but has not mentioned Gates' connections to the convicted sex offender in his writing.

The Times defended Kristof's work, saying that it was 'backed by independent studies,' and rejected the notion that the article would be retracted.