The New York Times' response to the 'fake' claim of the Kavanaugh story was likely complex. They may have stood by their journalistic process initially. However, as more scrutiny came, they might have had to re - evaluate their reporting. They could have been more transparent about how they sourced the information and why they thought it was newsworthy in the face of so much doubt.
In response to the claim of the 'fake' Kavanaugh story, the New York Times may have initially been defensive. They likely believed they had a story worth reporting. But as the public outcry grew and the lack of solid evidence became more apparent, they should have taken steps to either correct the story or provide more in - depth explanations. Maybe they underestimated the impact of reporting such a controversial story without stronger evidence.