NYT columnist thrashed online for suggesting Trump is to blame for alleged Cornell gang rape

What happened: A New York Times columnist said on ABC News that President Donald Trump is responsible for the culture behind an alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell University. Why it matters: Critics noted the alleged incident occurred in 2024, when Joe Biden was president. Commentators called the take lazy and delusional. Trump attacked Attorney General Letitia James, whose office is investigating. Key numbers: The alleged incident occurred in 2024. Trump was found liable for fraud in 2024 and ordered to pay more than $350 million, later overturned on appeal.

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