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NFL and Brian Dawkins Ask DHS to Remove Video Using His Highlights in Immigration Post
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The Department of Homeland Security posted a video on social media Sunday featuring highlights from Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins’ NFL career, set to Korn’s song “Blind” and captioned “Our time has come,” in response to a report of a “huge migrant caravan” approaching the U.S. southern border. The NFL said it asked DHS to take the video down, and Dawkins said on X that he did not give permission for his name, image or likeness to be used. DHS did not remove the video; a spokesperson told The Hill the agency would use “every Weapon at our disposal, from A to X,” and later posted a Bugs Bunny meme in response to the NFL’s request. As of Monday afternoon the video remained online and had drawn millions of views.
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DHS posted a video Sunday using highlights of Brian Dawkins’ NFL career set to Korn’s “Blind,” captioned “Our time has come”
Reported byLeftCenterRight
The video was posted in response to a report claiming a “huge migrant caravan” was heading toward the U.S. border
Reported byLeftCenterRight
The NFL asked DHS to take the video down, saying it did not give consent for the footage
Reported byLeftCenterRight
Brian Dawkins said publicly that he did not give permission for his name, image and likeness to be used
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DHS refused the request, with a spokesperson saying it would use “every Weapon at our disposal” and posting a Bugs Bunny meme mocking the NFL
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The video had received over 8 million views as of Monday
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DHS followed up with a second post showing Dawkins amid white smoke captioned “The Border Is Closed”
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What is contested
Where accounts differ
Points the coverage does not agree on, and who says what.
Whether the DHS video constitutes ‘propaganda’ or an anti-immigrant message
Some left-leaning outlets, including The Independent and The Daily Beast, describe the video as ‘anti-immigrant propaganda’ or similar; other outlets across the spectrum describe it neutrally as a video referencing the migrant caravan without characterizing its intent.
Whether the NFL and Dawkins’ objections were substantive or an overreaction
Right-leaning outlets such as The Daily Wire and Fox News frame the NFL’s response as humorless or an overreaction to a joke; left-leaning outlets frame it as a legitimate objection to unauthorized use of Dawkins’ likeness for political messaging.
How each side tells it
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the left
5 outlets · 1 opinion
Left-leaning outlets largely describe the NFL and Dawkins as objecting to or ‘blasting’ the DHS video, with some framing it explicitly as anti-immigrant propaganda, while the AP report published by HuffPost uses more measured, quote-based language.
NFL and Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins Loaded verb“blast”Frames the NFL and Dawkins’ statements as an aggressive attack rather than a neutral objection.More neutral: criticizeDisagree with this highlight? Trump DHS over Delegitimizing label“anti-immigrant propaganda video”Characterizes the video’s purpose and legitimacy as settled fact rather than attributing the characterization.More neutral: video referencing immigration enforcementDisagree with this highlight?
The IndependentLeftAll left-leaning headlines the center
1 outlet
The Hill’s headline reports the request and DHS’s refusal in straightforward terms without characterizing the video’s intent.
NFL to DHS: Take down video featuring Eagles star Brian Dawkins
The HillCenterAll center headlines the right
4 outlets · 1 opinion
Right-leaning outlets frame the story around DHS’s defiant or humorous response to the NFL, with two Fox opinion pieces mocking left-leaning reaction to the video rather than covering the underlying facts.
Woke NFL Asks DHS to Remove Hall of Fame Defender from Clip of Agency Vowing to Stop Migrant Caravan
The Western JournalFar RightAll right-leaning headlines
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cracking down on a migrant caravanshocking new anti-immigration videoSkewersTrump Goons
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No loaded words in its own voice.
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is fumingThe libs at The AthleticLefties whine so muchis fuming mad
In the outlets’ own words
Sensational language
is fumingMore neutral: has objected
Adds emotional drama to a factual disagreement rather than describing it neutrally.
The Athletic is fuming after the United States DHS posted a hype video featuring Brian Dawkins and Korn…
Used byFox News (Far Right)
Dehumanizing label
The libs at The AthleticMore neutral: The Athletic
Labels a news outlet’s staff dismissively based on presumed politics rather than describing them by role.
The libs at The Athletic think they've caught the United States government this time.
Used byFox News (Far Right)
Loaded verb
Lefties whine so muchMore neutral: Lefties criticize
Characterizes critics’ objections as whining rather than a factual description of their complaint.
Lefties whine so much over White House's Brian Dawkins hype video that NFL steps in
Used byFox News (Far Right)
Sensational language
is fuming madMore neutral: objected
Adds unnecessary emotional intensity to a factual disagreement.
…DHS: "Our time has come." Needless to say, the New York Times' sports department is fuming mad.
Used byFox News (Far Right)
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Sensational language
lose their mindsMore neutral: react critically
Exaggerates and mocks the reaction rather than describing it neutrally.
Lefties lose their minds over White House's Brian Dawkins hype video as migrants surge towards US
Used byFox News (Far Right)
Loaded verb
migrants surge towards USMore neutral: migrants approach the US
“Surge” dramatizes migration in a way that implies an overwhelming, uncontrolled event rather than a neutral description of movement.
Lefties lose their minds over White House's Brian Dawkins hype video as migrants surge towards US
Used byFox News (Far Right)
Loaded modifier
cracking down on a migrant caravanMore neutral: responding to a migrant caravan
Frames border enforcement with a term suggesting forceful repression rather than a neutral description.
…of Fame safety Brian Dawkins' punishing hits, used in a post about a cracking down on a migrant caravan.
Used byLos Angeles Times (Left)
Loaded verb
TauntsMore neutral: responds to
Describing DHS's response as ‘taunting’ characterizes the agency's action as mocking rather than neutrally reporting its refusal.
‘No’: DHS Taunts NFL With Bugs Bunny Meme After League Asks to Pull Brian Dawkins Border Video
Used byRedState (Far Right)
Sensational language
shocking new anti-immigration videoMore neutral: new video referencing immigration
Adds a dramatic characterization of the video beyond a factual description.
…of Homeland Security for repurposing his career highlights in a shocking new anti-immigration video.
Used byThe Daily Beast (Far Left)
Loaded verb
SkewersMore neutral: criticizes
Presents Dawkins’ criticism as an aggressive attack rather than a neutral statement of objection.
NFL Legend Skewers Trump Goons for Shocking Video
Used byThe Daily Beast (Far Left)
Dehumanizing label
Trump GoonsMore neutral: DHS officials
Labels DHS staff with a contemptuous term rather than a neutral descriptor.
NFL Legend Skewers Trump Goons for Shocking Video
Used byThe Daily Beast (Far Left)
Sensational language
Shocking VideoMore neutral: video
Uses dramatic language to characterize the video rather than describing its content neutrally.
NFL Legend Skewers Trump Goons for Shocking Video
Used byThe Daily Beast (Far Left)
Loaded verb
Plays Silly DefenseMore neutral: responds
Mocks DHS’s response as foolish rather than neutrally reporting its statement.
Plays Silly Defense After NFL Asks That Video Of Hall Of Famer Be Deleted
Used byHuffPost (Far Left)
Loaded verb
blastMore neutral: criticize
Frames the NFL and Dawkins’ statements as an aggressive attack rather than a neutral objection.
NFL and Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins blast Trump DHS over anti-immigrant propaganda video
Used byThe Independent (Left)
Delegitimizing label
anti-immigrant propaganda videoMore neutral: video referencing immigration enforcement
Characterizes the video’s purpose and legitimacy as settled fact rather than attributing the characterization.
NFL and Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins blast Trump DHS over anti-immigrant propaganda video
Used byThe Independent (Left)
Loaded modifier
HumorlessMore neutral: NFL
Pre-judges the NFL’s reaction as lacking humor rather than describing its request neutrally.
Humorless NFL Requests DHS Remove Video Of Brian Dawkins Mauling Dudes; DHS: Nah
Used byThe Daily Wire (Far Right)
Sensational language
insaneMore neutral: (omit) and quote the statement
Diagnoses the speaker instead of quoting them.
The fearsome defender was known for his versatility, insane sideline-to-sideline coverage, bone-crunching hits, and outspoken leadership.
Used byThe Western Journal (Far Right)
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What each side leads with and what it leaves out. Open a side to read its headlines.
From the left
5 outlets · 1 opinionLeads with
- Dawkins’ objection to the use of his likeness
- characterization of the video as anti-immigration messaging
- DHS’s dismissive response to the NFL’s request
Leaves out
- the video’s view count exceeding 8 million
- the follow-up ‘Border Is Closed’ post with Dawkins’ image
Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.
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- The IndependentLeft
NFL and Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins Loaded verb“blast”Frames the NFL and Dawkins’ statements as an aggressive attack rather than a neutral objection.More neutral: criticizeDisagree with this highlight? Trump DHS over Delegitimizing label“anti-immigrant propaganda video”Characterizes the video’s purpose and legitimacy as settled fact rather than attributing the characterization.More neutral: video referencing immigration enforcementDisagree with this highlight?
The NFL has asked the Department of Homeland Security to take down a video on social media showing highlights of Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins in reference to a potential caravan of immigrants approaching the U.S. border
Trump Admin. Loaded verb“Plays Silly Defense”Mocks DHS’s response as foolish rather than neutrally reporting its statement.More neutral: respondsDisagree with this highlight? After NFL Asks That Video Of Hall Of Famer Be Deleted
Hard-hitting Brian Dawkins also weighed in on Homeland Security’s choice to feature him in a video.
NFL asks Department of Homeland Security to remove Brian Dawkins video from immigration post
The NFL asked the Department of Homeland Security to remove a video of Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins' punishing hits, used in a post about a Loaded modifier“cracking down on a migrant caravan”Frames border enforcement with a term suggesting forceful repression rather than a neutral description.More neutral: responding to a migrant caravanDisagree with this highlight?.
NFL asks US Homeland Security to remove video with former star player
Agency used video of Hall of Fame player Brian Dawkins to show readiness for border protection.
- The GuardianLeft
NFL asks DHS to take down post likening violent tackles to treatment of immigrants
Post came in response to rumor of ‘huge migrant caravan’ Brian Dawkins says he did not give permission for footage The NFL has asked the US Department of Homeland Security to take down a video likening former Eagles star Brian Dawkins’s most violent hits to a clampdown on …
NFL Legend Loaded verb“Skewers”Presents Dawkins’ criticism as an aggressive attack rather than a neutral statement of objection.More neutral: criticizesDisagree with this highlight? Dehumanizing label“Trump Goons”Labels DHS staff with a contemptuous term rather than a neutral descriptor.More neutral: DHS officialsDisagree with this highlight? for Sensational language“Shocking Video”Uses dramatic language to characterize the video rather than describing its content neutrally.More neutral: videoDisagree with this highlight?
NFL legend Brian Dawkins has called out the Department of Homeland Security for repurposing his career highlights in a Sensational language“shocking new anti-immigration video”Adds a dramatic characterization of the video beyond a factual description.More neutral: new video referencing immigrationDisagree with this highlight?. On Sunday, Homeland Security replied to an X post that claimed a “huge migrant caravan” was headed towards the U.S. …
From the center
1 outletLeads with
- the NFL’s request and DHS’s refusal
- DHS’s official statement defending the post
Leaves out
- Dawkins’ specific quoted objection to the use of his likeness
Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.
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- The HillCenter
NFL to DHS: Take down video featuring Eagles star Brian Dawkins
The Department of Homeland Security is refusing a request from the NFL and former Philadelphia Eagle Brian Dawkins to take down a video it posted using the Hall of Fame safety to promote President Trump's immigration agenda. …
From the right
4 outlets · 1 opinionLeads with
- DHS’s refusal and mocking tone toward the NFL
- the video’s popularity and view count
- criticism of the NFL’s reaction as humorless or overblown
Leaves out
- framing of the video as targeting immigrants, as some left-side outlets describe it
Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.
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- The Western JournalFar Right
Woke NFL Asks DHS to Remove Hall of Fame Defender from Clip of Agency Vowing to Stop Migrant Caravan
When it comes to the annals of NFL history, few players commanded the sort of universal respect that All Pro Safety Brian Dawkins did. Dawkins, a 2018 inductee into the
- The Daily WireFar Right
Loaded modifier“Humorless”Pre-judges the NFL’s reaction as lacking humor rather than describing its request neutrally.More neutral: NFLDisagree with this highlight? NFL Requests DHS Remove Video Of Brian Dawkins Mauling Dudes; DHS: Nah
The Department of Homeland Security published a greatest hits montage of former Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Brian Dawkins. However, both the NFL and the Pro Football Hall of Famer didn’t admire the video compilation. …
- Breitbart NewsFar Right
NFL Asks DHS to Delete Video Featuring Legendary Eagles Star Brian Dawkins: 'I Didn't Give My Permission'
Both the NFL and legendary Eagles safety Brian Dawkins have asked the DHS to delete a video featuring his likeness.
- RedStateFar Right
‘No’: DHS Loaded verb“Taunts”Describing DHS's response as ‘taunting’ characterizes the agency's action as mocking rather than neutrally reporting its refusal.More neutral: responds toDisagree with this highlight? NFL With Bugs Bunny Meme After League Asks to Pull Brian Dawkins Border Video
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a highlight reel of former Philadelphia Eagles safety Brian Dawkins on Sunday. The NFL was not amused.
Loaded verb“Lefties whine so much”Characterizes critics’ objections as whining rather than a factual description of their complaint.More neutral: Lefties criticizeDisagree with this highlight? over White House's Brian Dawkins hype video that NFL steps in
The Athletic Sensational language“is fuming”Adds emotional drama to a factual disagreement rather than describing it neutrally.More neutral: has objectedDisagree with this highlight? after the United States DHS posted a hype video featuring Brian Dawkins and Korn music in response to a migrant caravan.
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Left
First to report
The Guardian, Sep 28, 2:51 PM EDT
Center
3 hr 58 min later
Its first report, Sep 28, 6:49 PM EDT
Right
7 hr 8 min later
Its first report, Sep 28, 10:00 PM EDT
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- The GuardianLeftSep 28, 2:51 PM EDT
- Al Jazeera EnglishLeftSep 28, 3:49 PM EDT
- Los Angeles TimesLeftSep 28, 4:14 PM EDT
- The HillCenterSep 28, 6:49 PM EDT
- RedStateFar RightSep 28, 10:00 PM EDT
- Breitbart NewsFar RightSep 28, 10:54 PM EDT
- HuffPostFar LeftSep 29, 5:46 AM EDT
- The IndependentLeftSep 29, 6:17 AM EDT
- The Daily WireFar RightSep 29, 8:21 AM EDT
- The Western JournalFar RightSep 30, 6:30 AM EDT
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