The New York TimesThe editorial board of has issued a harsh denunciation of donald trump as the presidential elections approachtelling readers that the Republican candidate is “unfit to lead” and is a serial liar whose policies are “cruel” and will only “wreak havoc” on the nation.

Without explicitly endorsing his Democratic rival Kamala Harris in the piecethe board wrote a fiery 112-word message. Opinion piece warning of a possible second Trump term.

“You know Donald Trump. He is not fit to lead. Look at it. Listen to those who know you best,” it reads.

“He tried to subvert an election and remains a threat to democracy. He helped overturn Roe, with dire consequences.

“Mr Trump’s corruption and lawlessness goes beyond the election: it is his entire spirit. He lies without limits.”

The brief but damning statement continues: “If he is re-elected, the Republican Party will not stop him. Trump will use the government to persecute his opponents. A cruel policy of mass deportations will follow.

“It will wreak havoc on the poor, the middle class and employers. Another Trump term will damage the climate, break alliances, and strengthen autocrats. Americans should demand more. Vote.”

The movement by NYTTrump’s board issued such a strong rebuke to Trump on the same weekend that the candidate joked about journalists who were shot during a rally in Macon, Georgia, and after rival media outlets like Washington PostLos Angeles Times and USA today he faced heavy criticism for refusing to give his endorsement this year.

The decision by the Mail in particular caused a stir, and reports emerged that there had lost up to 250,000 subscribers in response to the decision, which is equivalent to 10 percent of its digital readers.

The clamor caused the owner jeff bezos to respond on its editorial pages, arguing that presidential endorsements create a perception of bias in the newspaper without having any real influence on how readers vote.

Bezos said his only regret is taking the action so close to Election Day, when the discourse around the election has already become heated.

The newspaper’s editorial staff had reportedly prepared an endorsement of Harris before the institution’s owner made his decision known, causing it to be withdrawn from publication.

As the race for the White House enters its final day with the outcome widely considered too close to win in the pollsBoth Trump and Harris are focusing on the crucial swing state of Pennsylvaniaand the Democrat will host a star-studded event in Philadelphia on Monday night, where she will be joined by Lady Gaga, Oprah Winfrey, Ricky Martin and The roots.

Meanwhile, Trump will campaign in Reading and Pittsburgh before closing in Grand Rapids, Michigan.