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Nicki Minaj publicly attacks New York Governor Kathy Hochul on social media

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Daily Mail, New York Post, Breitbart, The Western Journal and HuffPost report that rapper Nicki Minaj attacked New York Governor Kathy Hochul in social media posts. The outlets say Minaj called Hochul an “evil woman” who will not escape God’s wrath and said the Democratic Party should forfeit her seat. According to the New York Post, Minaj also urged voters to back Republican Bruce Blakeman in the governor’s race. HuffPost reports that Hochul, campaigning in Albany, told reporters Minaj should get offline more and stop going to Trump rallies. The outlets say Trump had floated Minaj as the next White House press secretary.

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  1. Nicki Minaj posted on social media that Kathy Hochul is an “evil woman” who will not escape God’s wrath.

    Reported byFar Left1Right2Far Right2See the outletsHide the outlets
    Far Left
    HuffPost
    Right
    Daily Mail, New York Post
    Far Right
    Breitbart News, The Western Journal

  2. Minaj said the Democratic Party should forfeit Hochul’s seat.

    Reported byFar Left1Far Right1See the outletsHide the outlets
    Far Left
    HuffPost
    Far Right
    Breitbart News

  3. Minaj reportedly urged New York voters to back Republican Bruce Blakeman in the gubernatorial election.

    One outletNew York Post· Right

  4. Hochul told reporters in Albany that Minaj should get offline more and stop going to Trump rallies.

    One outletHuffPost· Far Left

  5. Trump reportedly floated Minaj as the next White House press secretary.

    One outletDaily Mail· Right

How each side tells it

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Every side present reports that Nicki Minaj publicly attacked Kathy Hochul as an evil woman on social media. Right-side outlets lead with Minaj’s religious language and her support for Republicans, while the left-side report leads with Hochul’s dismissive reply to reporters.

  • the left

    1 outlet

    Only one left-side report appears, from HuffPost, whose headline leads with Hochul’s dismissive reply and calls Minaj a “MAGA Darling” as a mocking label.

    ‘Well...’: Kathy Hochul Loaded verb“Hits Back”Combat framing for a reply.More neutral: responded, repliedThis appears inside a quotation. The outlet is reporting someone else’s words.Disagree with this highlight? After Loaded modifier“MAGA Darling”Calling Minaj a MAGA darling attaches a partisan label and a mocking tone rather than describing her actions.More neutral: supporter of President Donald TrumpDisagree with this highlight? Nicki Minaj Calls Her An ‘Evil Woman’
    HuffPostFar 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

    5 outlets

    Headlines center Minaj’s attack on Hochul, quoting her “evil woman” and “God’s wrath” lines; the Far Right outlets lead with the religious line, and the New York Post stresses the Blakeman endorsement.

    Nicki Minaj Calls New York Gov. Kathy Hochul an 'Loaded modifier“Evil Woman”Calling a politician “evil” pre-judges her; the words are Minaj’s own accusation.More neutral: critical of HochulThese are Nicki Minaj’s words. The outlet is reporting them.Disagree with this highlight?': 'She Will Not Escape God's Wrath'
    Breitbart NewsFar RightAll right-leaning headlines

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  • Left1

    MAGA darling

  • Center

    Has not covered this story.

  • Right4

    blastsslammeddemandedharshly scolded

In the outlets’ own words

  • Loaded verb

    blastsMore neutral: criticizes

    “Blasts” adds force beyond the criticism the post reports.

    Nicki Minaj blasts New York governor as 'evil woman' who will 'not escape God's wrath' after Trump…

    Used byDaily Mail (Right)

  • Loaded verb

    slammedMore neutral: criticized

    “Slammed” adds force beyond the criticism the post reports.

    Nicki Minaj slammed Gov.

    Used byNew York Post (Right)

  • Loaded verb

    demandedMore neutral: urged

    “Demanded” presents a request to forfeit a seat as a stronger act than the post describes.

    Kathy Hochul an "evil woman" in a social media post on Monday and demanded she "forfeit her seat."

    Used byBreitbart News (Far Right)

  • Loaded verb

    harshly scoldedMore neutral: criticized

    “Harshly scolded” adds judgement about the tone of the posts beyond what they say.

    Singer and rapper Nicki Minaj harshly scolded Democratic New York Gov.

    Used byThe Western Journal (Far Right)

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  • Loaded modifier

    MAGA darlingMore neutral: supporter of President Donald Trump

    Calling Minaj a MAGA darling attaches a partisan label and a mocking tone rather than describing her actions.

    …and demanded she resign, spending a few beats in silence before firing back at the MAGA darling.

    Used byHuffPost (Far Left)

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  • Loaded modifier

    Quoted

    evil womanMore neutral: critical of Hochul

    Calling a politician “evil” pre-judges her; the words are Minaj’s own accusation.

    Nicki Minaj blasts New York governor as 'evil woman' who will 'not escape God's wrath' after Trump floated rap star for White House…

    Quoted byDaily Mail (Right)New York Post (Right)Breitbart News (Far Right)

    These are Nicki Minaj’s words. The outlets are reporting them.

  • Loaded verb

    Quoted

    Hits BackMore neutral: responded or replied

    Combat framing for a reply.

    ‘Well...’: Kathy Hochul Hits Back After MAGA Darling Nicki Minaj Calls Her An ‘Evil Woman’

    Quoted byHuffPost (Far Left)

    Inside a quotation: the outlets are reporting someone else’s words.

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From the left

1 outlet

Leads with

  • Hochul’s dismissive reply
  • Minaj’s Trump support
  • Hochul’s campaign remarks in Albany

Leaves out

  • Minaj’s endorsement of Republican Bruce Blakeman

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

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  • HuffPostFar Left

    ‘Well...’: Kathy Hochul Loaded verb“Hits Back”Combat framing for a reply.More neutral: responded, repliedThis appears inside a quotation. The outlet is reporting someone else’s words.Disagree with this highlight? After Loaded modifier“MAGA Darling”Calling Minaj a MAGA darling attaches a partisan label and a mocking tone rather than describing her actions.More neutral: supporter of President Donald TrumpDisagree with this highlight? Nicki Minaj Calls Her An ‘Evil Woman’

    The “Super Bass” rapper has become a proud supporter of President Donald Trump and was recently floated as the next White House press secretary.

    Read at HuffPost (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

5 outlets

Leads with

  • Minaj’s insults toward Hochul
  • God’s wrath religious language
  • Minaj’s support for Trump and Blakeman
  • Trump floating Minaj for press secretary

Leaves out

  • Hochul’s response to reporters in Albany

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

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  • The Washington TimesRight

    Nicki Minaj calls N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul 'evil,' endorses her GOP opponent Bruce Blakeman

    Rapper Nicki Minaj has excoriated New York Gov. Kathy Hochul ahead of the state's gubernatorial election on Tuesday.

    Read at The Washington Times (opens in a new tab)
  • The Western JournalFar Right

    Rapper Nicki Minaj Goes Scorched Earth on Kathy Hochul: 'She Will Not Escape God's Wrath'

    Singer and rapper Nicki Minaj Loaded verb“harshly scolded”“Harshly scolded” adds judgement about the tone of the posts beyond what they say.More neutral: criticizedDisagree with this highlight? Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul in a series of posts published to social media early Wednesday evening. The pro-Trump rapper started her

    Read at The Western Journal (opens in a new tab)
  • Breitbart NewsFar Right

    Nicki Minaj Calls New York Gov. Kathy Hochul an 'Loaded modifier“Evil Woman”Calling a politician “evil” pre-judges her; the words are Minaj’s own accusation.More neutral: critical of HochulThese are Nicki Minaj’s words. The outlet is reporting them.Disagree with this highlight?': 'She Will Not Escape God's Wrath'

    Rapper Nicki Minaj called New York Gov. Kathy Hochul an "evil woman" in a social media post on Monday and Loaded verb“demanded”“Demanded” presents a request to forfeit a seat as a stronger act than the post describes.More neutral: urgedDisagree with this highlight? she "forfeit her seat."

    Read at Breitbart News (opens in a new tab)
  • New York PostRight

    Nicki Minaj goes scorched earth on ‘Loaded modifier“evil woman”Calling a politician “evil” pre-judges her; the words are Minaj’s own accusation.More neutral: critical of HochulThese are Nicki Minaj’s words. The outlet is reporting them.Disagree with this highlight?’ Hochul, urges NY voters to back Blakeman in gov race

    Nicki Minaj Loaded verb“slammed”“Slammed” adds force beyond the criticism the post reports.More neutral: criticizedDisagree with this highlight? Gov. Kathy Hochul as an "evil woman" who should be dumped by the Democratic Party as she pushed for GOP hopeful Bruce Blakeman in Tuesday's gubernatorial election.

    Read at New York Post (opens in a new tab)
  • Daily MailRight

    Nicki Minaj Loaded verb“blasts”“Blasts” adds force beyond the criticism the post reports.More neutral: criticizesDisagree with this highlight? New York governor as 'Loaded modifier“evil woman”Calling a politician “evil” pre-judges her; the words are Minaj’s own accusation.More neutral: critical of HochulThese are Nicki Minaj’s words. The outlet is reporting them.Disagree with this highlight?' who will 'not escape God's wrath' after Trump floated rap star for White House press secretary

    Nicki Minaj derided New York Governor Kathy Hochul in a series of posts on social media Wednesday, calling her an 'evil woman' who will 'not escape God's wrath.'

    Read at Daily Mail (opens in a new tab)

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  • Left

    10 hr 15 min later

    Its first report, Oct 29, 9:24 AM EDT

  • Center

    No report yet

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  • Right

    First to report

    Daily Mail, Oct 28, 11:09 PM EDT

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  1. Daily MailRightOct 28, 11:09 PM EDT
  2. New York PostRightOct 29, 12:22 AM EDT
  3. Breitbart NewsFar RightOct 29, 6:52 AM EDT
  4. The Western JournalFar RightOct 29, 9:24 AM EDT
  5. HuffPostFar LeftOct 29, 9:24 AM EDT
  6. The Washington TimesRightOct 29, 12:10 PM EDT

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