On Saturday, The New York Times published a long, comprehensively researched investigation on Donald Trump’s possible conflicts of interest around the globe. It had photos, videos, maps, half a dozen bylines—real journalism! It addressed, with the Times’ characteristic probity, the very real concerns many have about the president-elect’s ability to lead fairly, and with the public’s best interests at heart, while also maintaining his family’s real-estate empire. Trump did not respond. He chose, rather, to tweet, citing nothing, that he would’ve won the popular vote if millions of people hadn’t voted illegally. The New York Times ran a story on that, as well. One story was unglamorous and required a real investment in the reader’s attention; the other required almost nothing but a willingness to be outraged. (Trump has since said he would separate himself from his business interests, but it’s unclear how, given their complexity and his lack of transparency.)