Michael Goodwin: The New York Times nauseatingly admires former Cuban leader Raul Castro — even though he destroyed entire island

The transformation of the Gray Lady to the Pink Lady is complete.

The latest example is a New York Times Saturday story about America’s murder indictment of former Cuban president Raul Castro.

“Cuba Backs Elder Statesman,” the Times said in a reference box on the front page of its print edition.

The story made the absurd claim that “officials closed ranks” around Castro, and added nauseating details as if the outpouring was genuine in a country where free speech is as scarce as gasoline.

“An avalanche of posts from state-run newspapers and high-ranking Cuban government officials showed photographs of Mr. Castro as a young soldier, greeting children, chuckling with brother Fidel, waving the Cuban flag,” the article continued.

“The posts included gushing messages about his honesty and integrity.”

Not a word about how the entire island was turned into a Soviet-style gulag by Raul and Fidel, who confiscated private property and sent conscripted medical students to Venezuela in exchange for oil.

So whatever their crimes, at least the murderous commie brothers aren’t named Trump.