Peter Smith: Not anywhere near the most important point, but it pains me to see a misuse of "whomever" in the New York Times.

“Merely mentioning that Mr. Trump is a felon prompts an admonishment from whomever is presiding when the offending fact is uttered.” www.nytimes.com/2024/06/21/u... 🎁

On the House Floor, Republicans Gag Mentions of Trump’s Convictionwww.nytimes.com During official proceedings of the G.O.P.-controlled chamber, speaking about former President Donald J. Trump’s felony conviction has been forbidden, while disparaging President Biden and Democrats is...

Not anywhere near the most important point, but it pains me to see a misuse of "whomever" in the New York Times.

👍 I find the whoever/whomever thing confusing. But I guess the trick is simply to cover up "ever" and see how it sounds.

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