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Trump criticizes Obama's Iran deal after Obama campaigns for Democrats in Michigan
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President Trump posted on Truth Social in the early hours of Sunday, after former President Barack Obama campaigned for Democrats in Michigan and Ohio. In the post, Trump called Obama a grossly incompetent president and said Obama had paid Iran billions of dollars and given it a road to a nuclear weapon, according to the text quoted by Just the News and the Daily Beast. Obama had criticized Trump's Iran war and described his own Iran deal as a success, according to Just the News. Trump also attacked Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, calling him a fake doctor, according to PJ Media.
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Trump posted on Truth Social early on Sunday calling Obama a grossly incompetent president.
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- Far Left
- The Daily Beast
- Right
- The Washington Times
- Far Right
- Just the News
Trump said in the post that Obama paid Iran billions of dollars and gave it a road to a nuclear weapon.
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- Far Left
- The Daily Beast
- Right
- The Washington Times
- Far Right
- Just the News
Obama campaigned for Democrats in Michigan and Ohio before the post, and attacked Trump at a midterm rally.
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- Far Left
- The Daily Beast
- Far Right
- Just the News
Trump called Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed a fake doctor.
One outletPJ Media· Far Right
Obama said his Iran deal was a success and criticized Trump for launching the Iran war.
One outletJust the News· Far Right
What is contested
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Obama paid Iran billions of dollars and gave it a road to a nuclear weapon, Trump said.
Trump makes this claim in the post; Obama described his own Iran deal as a success, according to Just the News.
How each side tells it
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Every side present reports that Trump attacked Obama in an early-morning Truth Social post after Obama campaigned for Democrats in Michigan and Ohio. Right-side outlets lead with Trump's Iran claims in his own words, while left-side outlets frame the post as an outburst or meltdown.
the left
2 outlets
Both left-side headlines, from Far Left outlets, frame the post as an outburst, using meltdown, loses it, erupts and tirade.
'Grossly Incompetent': Trump Loaded verb“Loses It”The phrase describes Trump’s reaction in dramatic emotional terms rather than stating what he posted.More neutral: RespondsDisagree with this highlight? Over Obama, El-Sayed In Sensational language“Early Morning Meltdown”The word meltdown adds drama and a judgement about Trump’s state of mind.More neutral: Early-morning Truth Social postDisagree with this highlight?
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
2 outlets · 1 opinion
Right-side news headlines report Trump's Iran and Obama claims, the Washington Times saying he trashes Obama, while Far Right Just the News quotes him directly and opinion piece PJ Media calls it a knockout punch.
Trump says Obama ‘paid off Iran’ and ‘gave them a road to a nuclear weapon’
Just the NewsFar RightAll right-leaning headlines
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flipped outLoses ItEarly Morning Meltdownscathing rebuke
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rippedtrashesempathy with jihadisSlams
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Loaded verb
rippedMore neutral: criticized
Describes criticism with a verb of physical attack, adding drama to the outlet's own account.
…whose reputation will only get worse as more information is revealed’ President Trump ripped former President Obama's handling of Iran Saturday evening after Obama campaigned for…
Used byJust the News (Far Right)The Washington Times (Right)
Loaded verb
flipped outMore neutral: criticized
The phrase characterizes Trump’s reaction as wild and emotional rather than describing the post.
President Donald Trump flipped out on his predecessor Barack Obama early Sunday morning after he attacked his…
Used byHuffPost (Far Left)
Loaded verb
Loses ItMore neutral: Responds
The phrase describes Trump’s reaction in dramatic emotional terms rather than stating what he posted.
'Grossly Incompetent': Trump Loses It Over Obama, El-Sayed In Early Morning Meltdown
Used byHuffPost (Far Left)
Sensational language
Early Morning MeltdownMore neutral: Early-morning Truth Social post
The word meltdown adds drama and a judgement about Trump’s state of mind.
'Grossly Incompetent': Trump Loses It Over Obama, El-Sayed In Early Morning Meltdown
Used byHuffPost (Far Left)
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scathing rebukeMore neutral: criticism of
The adjective adds the outlet’s judgement of how harsh the criticism was.
Donald Trump issued a scathing rebuke of Barack Obama after the former president attacked him at a midterm campaign…
Used byThe Daily Beast (Far Left)
Loaded verb
EruptsMore neutral: Criticizes
The verb presents Trump’s post as an explosive outburst rather than a statement.
Trump Erupts in Late-Night Tirade After Obama Packs Rally
Used byThe Daily Beast (Far Left)
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TiradeMore neutral: Post
The word judges the post as an angry rant rather than describing its content.
Trump Erupts in Late-Night Tirade After Obama Packs Rally
Used byThe Daily Beast (Far Left)
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trashesMore neutral: criticizes
Describes criticism with a verb of contempt, adding judgement to the outlet's own headline.
Trump trashes Obama amid campaigning for Senate races in Michigan and Ohio
Used byThe Washington Times (Right)
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empathy with jihadisMore neutral: supported policies it describes as lenient toward Iran
The outlet’s own wording ties Obama to a feared group without supplying evidence in the excerpt.
Obama has always had empathy with jihadis, because like them he hates freedom, America, and Judeo-Christian civilization.
Used byPJ Media (Far Right)
Loaded verb
SlamsMore neutral: Criticizes
The verb frames Trump’s post as a hard attack rather than a statement.
‘Incompetent President’ and ‘Fake Doctor’: Trump Slams Obama and El-Sayed
Used byPJ Media (Far Right)
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Hateful rhetoric
QuotedJihadistMore neutral: candidate
Labels a Muslim candidate with a term for violent extremists, which the coverage does not establish.
Attacks or dehumanizes a person or a group because of who they are: their race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.
Trump: ‘Michigan doesn’t want an arrogant, Open Borders, Fake Doctor, Jihadist, whose reputation will only get worse as more information is revealed’
Quoted byJust the News (Far Right)
These are Donald Trump’s words. The outlets are reporting them.
Delegitimizing label
QuotedCrooked HillaryMore neutral: use the person's name
Nickname insult.
He said that Crooked Hillary Clinton was going to WIN, he campaigned hard for her, and she lost in all…
Quoted byHuffPost (Far Left)The Daily Beast (Far Left)
Inside a quotation: the outlets are reporting someone else’s words.
Partisan shorthand
QuotedOpen BordersMore neutral: immigration policy
A label that contains a conclusion about immigration policy and is presented as a description.
Trump: ‘Michigan doesn’t want an arrogant, Open Borders, Fake Doctor, Jihadist, whose reputation will only get worse as more information is…
Quoted byJust the News (Far Right)
These are Donald Trump’s words. The outlets are reporting them.
Delegitimizing label
QuotedFake DoctorMore neutral: physician
Questions a physician's credentials with an insult and no evidence in the supplied text.
Trump: ‘Michigan doesn’t want an arrogant, Open Borders, Fake Doctor, Jihadist, whose reputation will only get worse as more information is revealed’
Quoted byJust the News (Far Right)
These are Donald Trump’s words. The outlets are reporting them.
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QuotedFake DoctorMore neutral: Abdul El-Sayed
The label pre-judges El-Sayed’s professional standing, and the headline presents it as a settled description.
‘Incompetent President’ and ‘Fake Doctor’: Trump Slams Obama and El-Sayed
Quoted byPJ Media (Far Right)
These are Donald Trump’s words. The outlets are reporting them.
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From the left
2 outletsLeads with
- Trump's late-night timing
- his reaction to Obama's rally
- Trump's composure
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- The Daily BeastFar Left
Trump Loaded verb“Erupts”The verb presents Trump’s post as an explosive outburst rather than a statement.More neutral: CriticizesDisagree with this highlight? in Late-Night Sensational language“Tirade”The word judges the post as an angry rant rather than describing its content.More neutral: PostDisagree with this highlight? After Obama Packs Rally
Donald Trump issued a scathing rebuke of Barack Obama after the former president attacked him at a midterm campaign rally. Trump, 80, launched a Truth Social tirade at 12:42 a.m. …
- HuffPostFar Left
'Grossly Incompetent': Trump Loaded verb“Loses It”The phrase describes Trump’s reaction in dramatic emotional terms rather than stating what he posted.More neutral: RespondsDisagree with this highlight? Over Obama, El-Sayed In Sensational language“Early Morning Meltdown”The word meltdown adds drama and a judgement about Trump’s state of mind.More neutral: Early-morning Truth Social postDisagree with this highlight?
Trump wasn’t having it with his predecessor just hours after he took on the “foolishness” of his administration.
From the center
0 outletsNo center outlet that Mantle follows has covered this story yet. That absence is part of the picture.
From the right
2 outlets · 1 opinionLeads with
- Trump's Iran and nuclear claims
- Obama's Michigan and Ohio campaigning
- Trump's attack on El-Sayed
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- The Washington TimesRight
Trump Loaded verb“trashes”Describes criticism with a verb of contempt, adding judgement to the outlet's own headline.More neutral: criticizesDisagree with this highlight? Obama amid campaigning for Senate races in Michigan and Ohio
President Trump Loaded verb“ripped”Describes criticism with a verb of physical attack, adding drama to the outlet's own account.More neutral: criticizedDisagree with this highlight? former President Barack Obama in an early morning social media post accusing him of gross incompetence and providing Iran billions of dollars and a path to developing a nuclear weapon.
- Just the NewsFar Right
Trump says Obama ‘paid off Iran’ and ‘gave them a road to a nuclear weapon’
Trump: ‘Michigan doesn’t want an arrogant, Partisan shorthand“Open Borders”A label that contains a conclusion about immigration policy and is presented as a description.More neutral: immigration policyThese are Donald Trump’s words. The outlet is reporting them.Disagree with this highlight?, Delegitimizing label“Fake Doctor”Questions a physician's credentials with an insult and no evidence in the supplied text.More neutral: physicianThese are Donald Trump’s words. The outlet is reporting them.Disagree with this highlight?, Hateful rhetoric“Jihadist”Labels a Muslim candidate with a term for violent extremists, which the coverage does not establish.Attacks or dehumanizes a person or a group because of who they are: their race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.More neutral: candidateThese are Donald Trump’s words. The outlet is reporting them.Disagree with this highlight?, whose reputation will only get worse as more information is revealed’
‘Incompetent President’ and ‘Loaded modifier“Fake Doctor”The label pre-judges El-Sayed’s professional standing, and the headline presents it as a settled description.More neutral: Abdul El-SayedThese are Donald Trump’s words. The outlet is reporting them.Disagree with this highlight?’: Trump Loaded verb“Slams”The verb frames Trump’s post as a hard attack rather than a statement.More neutral: CriticizesDisagree with this highlight? Obama and El-Sayed
President Donald Trump is angling for a knockout punch against Michigan Democrat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and his campaign backer Barack Obama.
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First to report
HuffPost, Oct 25, 9:15 AM EDT
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Right
1 hr 35 min later
Its first report, Oct 25, 10:51 AM EDT
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- HuffPostFar LeftOct 25, 9:15 AM EDT
- The Daily BeastFar LeftOct 25, 9:57 AM EDT
- The Washington TimesRightOct 25, 10:51 AM EDT
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