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Kimberly Guilfoyle leaves US ambassador post in Greece; Gavin Newsom comments

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Covered by 4 outlets, mostly left-leaning (75%).

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Gavin Newsom has publicly addressed his former wife Kimberly Guilfoyle's departure as US ambassador to Greece. The Independent, HuffPost and the Daily Mail report that she was removed or forced to resign amid allegations about her conduct, which the Independent describes as cash-for-access allegations. The Daily Mail reports that she was the subject of an inspector general investigation into her spending and that she denied the allegations in a statement on X. The Daily Mail also reports that Newsom, campaigning for Democrats in New Hampshire, said he did not know enough about the matter, had not spoken to her in a while, and wished her the best.

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What happened

Key points

Each point shows who reports it, from Far Left to Far Right.

  1. Kimberly Guilfoyle left her post as US ambassador to Greece after being asked to resign or removed.

    Reported byFar Left1Left1Right1See the outletsHide the outlets
    Far Left
    HuffPost
    Left
    The Independent
    Right
    Daily Mail

  2. Gavin Newsom publicly commented on Guilfoyle's departure after days of silence.

    Reported byFar Left2Left1Right1See the outletsHide the outlets
    Far Left
    The Daily Beast, HuffPost
    Left
    The Independent
    Right
    Daily Mail

  3. Newsom, asked at a campaign event in New Hampshire, said he did not know enough about the matter and wished Guilfoyle the best.

    One outletDaily Mail· Right

  4. Guilfoyle was reportedly the subject of an inspector general investigation into her partying and spending in Athens.

    One outletDaily Mail· Right

  5. Reports describe the allegations against Guilfoyle as cash-for-access or misconduct allegations, which she has called false.

    Reported byFar Left1Left1Right1See the outletsHide the outlets
    Far Left
    HuffPost
    Left
    The Independent
    Right
    Daily Mail

What is contested

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  • Guilfoyle engaged in misconduct, including cash-for-access dealings and excessive spending as ambassador.

    The Daily Mail reports an inspector general investigation into her partying and spending. The Independent and HuffPost describe cash-for-access and misconduct allegations. Guilfoyle says the allegations are false and vows to defend herself.

How each side tells it

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Every side present reports that Guilfoyle left her post as US ambassador to Greece and that Newsom has now commented on it. The left leads with Newsom's silence and Guilfoyle's disgrace, while the right's Daily Mail report centers on Newsom's remark and Guilfoyle's denial.

  • the left

    3 outlets

    Left headlines make Newsom's silence the story; the Daily Beast calls the affair a Greek Tragedy and the Independent calls Newsom a Trump hater, while HuffPost's headline is neutral.

    Newsom Breaks Silence on Ex-Wife Guilfoyle’s Greek Tragedy
    The Daily BeastFar LeftAll left-leaning headlines

  • the center

    No coverage yet

    No center outlet that Mantle follows has covered this story yet. That absence is part of the picture.

  • the right

    1 outlet

    Only one right-side outlet is in this sample; the Daily Mail leads with Newsom's reaction to Guilfoyle's ouster and uses words like turmoil and ousted.

    Gavin Newsom says ex-wife Kimberly Guilfoyle's Sensational language“turmoil”The word adds drama to Guilfoyle's situation that the facts reported do not require.More neutral: situationDisagree with this highlight? is 'unfortunate' as he addresses her being ousted as Greek ambassador for the first time
    Daily MailRightAll right-leaning headlines

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  • Left3

    now-disgracedonline trollTrump hater

  • Center

    Has not covered this story.

  • Right1

    turmoil

In the outlets’ own words

  • Loaded modifier

    now-disgracedMore neutral: former ambassador

    Calls Guilfoyle disgraced before any finding, while she denies the allegations.

    Gavin Newsom was pressed to weigh in on the plight of his now-disgraced ex, Kimberly Guilfoyle , on Saturday.

    Used byThe Daily Beast (Far Left)

  • Loaded modifier

    online trollMore neutral: frequent critic who posts online

    Labels Newsom with a pejorative term rather than describing what he does.

    Newsom is a vocal critic and frequent online troll of President Donald Trump and his administration, but he has stayed silent on the…

    Used byThe Daily Beast (Far Left)

  • Loaded modifier

    Trump haterMore neutral: Trump critic

    Labels Newsom with a pejorative term rather than describing his position.

    Trump hater Newsom breaks silence on ex-wife Kimberly Guilfoyle’s scandal.

    Used byThe Independent (Left)

  • Sensational language

    turmoilMore neutral: situation

    The word adds drama to Guilfoyle's situation that the facts reported do not require.

    Gavin Newsom says ex-wife Kimberly Guilfoyle's turmoil is 'unfortunate' as he addresses her being ousted as Greek ambassador for the first…

    Used byDaily Mail (Right)

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Side by side

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From the left

3 outlets

Leads with

  • Newsom breaking his silence
  • Guilfoyle as disgraced or in scandal
  • Newsom's criticism of Trump
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  • HuffPostFar Left

    Gavin Newsom Breaks Silence Over Ex-Wife Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Resignation

    Guilfoyle was asked to resign as ambassador to Greece amid a misconduct scandal.

    Read at HuffPost (opens in a new tab)
  • The IndependentLeft

    Loaded modifier“Trump hater”Labels Newsom with a pejorative term rather than describing his position.More neutral: Trump criticDisagree with this highlight? Newsom breaks silence on ex-wife Kimberly Guilfoyle’s scandal. His response is surprising

    Newsom’s response comes days after Guilfoyle was removed from her position as US ambassador to Greece following cash-for-access allegations

    Read at The Independent (opens in a new tab)
  • The Daily BeastFar Left

    Newsom Breaks Silence on Ex-Wife Guilfoyle’s Greek Tragedy

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom was pressed to weigh in on the plight of his Loaded modifier“now-disgraced”Calls Guilfoyle disgraced before any finding, while she denies the allegations.More neutral: former ambassadorDisagree with this highlight? ex, Kimberly Guilfoyle , on Saturday. Newsom is a vocal critic and frequent Loaded modifier“online troll”Labels Newsom with a pejorative term rather than describing what he does.More neutral: frequent critic who posts onlineDisagree with this highlight? of President Donald Trump and his administration, but he has stayed silent on the mounting scandal …

    Read at The Daily Beast (opens in a new tab)

From the center

0 outlets

No center outlet that Mantle follows has covered this story yet. That absence is part of the picture.

From the right

1 outlet

Leads with

  • Newsom's remark that he did not know enough
  • Inspector general investigation into spending
  • Guilfoyle's denial of the allegations

Leaves out

  • Cash-for-access allegations reported by the Independent

Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.

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  • Daily MailRight

    Gavin Newsom says ex-wife Kimberly Guilfoyle's Sensational language“turmoil”The word adds drama to Guilfoyle's situation that the facts reported do not require.More neutral: situationDisagree with this highlight? is 'unfortunate' as he addresses her being ousted as Greek ambassador for the first time

    California Governor Gavin Newsom has spoken out about his ex-wife Kimberly Guilfoyle being ousted as the ambassador to Greece.

    Read at Daily Mail (opens in a new tab)

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Who reported it when

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  • Left

    First to report

    The Daily Beast, Oct 17, 10:04 PM EDT

  • Center

    No report yet

    From the outlets Mantle follows

  • Right

    2 days later

    Its first report, Oct 19, 10:32 PM EDT

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  1. The Daily BeastFar LeftOct 17, 10:04 PM EDT
  2. The IndependentLeftOct 18, 11:33 AM EDT
  3. HuffPostFar LeftOct 18, 8:35 PM EDT
  4. Daily MailRightOct 19, 10:32 PM EDT

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