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Krugman’s reflection on his time at the New York Times reveals a relationship fraught with tension. Despite receiving accolades upon his exit, he confides that his departure was anything but joyful. He cited instances where his editorial freedom was curtailed, with editors attempting to dictate the scope of his writing. For Krugman, this was particularly perplexing because it contradicted the journalistic principles he held dear. He noted, "If that had been the rule during my earlier tenure, I would never have been able to press the case for ObamaCare or against Social Security privatization."