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Trump posts 1,300-word attack on Bill Maher; Scott Jennings defends it on CNN

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Covered by 3 outlets, mostly left-leaning (67%).

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The Daily Beast, HuffPost and the New York Post report that President Donald Trump posted a roughly 1,300-word message on Truth Social on Sunday attacking comedian Bill Maher, which HuffPost says was his longest ever. The post followed Maher's comments about a second White House dinner with Trump, and the New York Post says it responded to Maher's criticism of Trump's low approval ratings. On CNN's NewsNight on Monday, Republican commentator Scott Jennings called the post miraculous and said Trump is very loquacious.

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Trump posted a roughly 1,300-word message on Truth Social on Sunday attacking Bill Maher.
Reported byFar Left2Right1See the outletsHide the outlets
Far Left
The Daily Beast, HuffPost
Right
New York Post
Trump's post called Maher a complete and total loser and gutless, and the New York Post says it also called him a sleazebag.
Reported byFar Left1Right1See the outletsHide the outlets
Far Left
HuffPost
Right
New York Post
HuffPost says the post was Trump's longest ever on Truth Social.
One outletHuffPost· Far Left
Maher made mixed comments about a second White House dinner with Trump before the post.
Reported byFar Left2Right1See the outletsHide the outlets
Far Left
The Daily Beast, HuffPost
Right
New York Post
The New York Post says the post responded to Maher's criticism of Trump's low approval ratings.
One outletNew York Post· Right
Republican commentator Scott Jennings said on CNN's NewsNight on Monday that the post was miraculous and that Trump is very loquacious.
Reported byFar Left2Right1See the outletsHide the outlets
Far Left
The Daily Beast, HuffPost
Right
New York Post

What is contested

Where accounts differ

Points the coverage does not agree on, and who says what.

The length and tone of Trump's post reflect candor with the public.
Scott Jennings says the post shows Trump is very loquacious and candid about what is on his mind. The Daily Beast and HuffPost describe the defense as bizarre and treat the length as a habit to criticize. The New York Post reports Jennings's view without taking one of its own.

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All three outlets report that Trump posted a roughly 1,300-word Truth Social attack on Bill Maher and that Scott Jennings called it miraculous on CNN. The left headlines treat the praise as a habit to criticize, while the right headline reports the praise as the story itself.

the left
2 outlets
Both Far Left outlets lead with Jennings's praise and treat it critically, calling the defense bonkers and the habit one of Trump's worst.
Scott Jennings Gives Sensational language“Bonkers”The word dismisses the defense as absurd before the reader has seen what was said.More neutral: unusualDisagree with this highlight? Defense of Trump’s Record-Breaking Sensational language“Rant”The word judges the post as an angry outburst rather than describing it as a message.More neutral: postDisagree with this highlight?
The Daily BeastFar LeftAll left-leaning headlines
the center
No coverage yet
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the right
1 outlet
The New York Post headline reports Jennings's praise as the news event, describing the post as a rant and attributing the word miraculous to Jennings.
Scott Jennings praises Trump’s 1,300-word Sensational language“rant”The word judges the post as an angry outburst rather than describing it as a message.More neutral: postDisagree with this highlight? against Bill Maher: ‘Miraculous’
New York PostRightAll right-leaning headlines

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Language to notice

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Rantultra-loyalistbizarre defensescreed
Center
Has not covered this story.
Right5
Rantstunningrantblasted

In the outlets’ own words

Sensational language
RantMore neutral: post
The word judges the post as an angry outburst rather than describing it as a message.
Scott Jennings Gives Bonkers Defense of Trump’s Record-Breaking Rant
Used byThe Daily Beast (Far Left)HuffPost (Far Left)New York Post (Right)
Loaded modifier
ultra-loyalistMore neutral: Republican commentator
The label pre-judges Jennings by his loyalty to Trump rather than by his role.
Trump ultra-loyalist Scott Jennings has issued a bizarre defense of the president’s record-breaking…
Used byThe Daily Beast (Far Left)
Sensational language
bizarre defenseMore neutral: defense
The phrase characterizes the defense as strange before describing its content.
Trump ultra-loyalist Scott Jennings has issued a bizarre defense of the president’s record-breaking 1,300-word Bill Maher screed.
Used byThe Daily Beast (Far Left)
Sensational language
screedMore neutral: post
The word characterizes the post as a bitter tirade rather than describing it neutrally.
…has issued a bizarre defense of the president’s record-breaking 1,300-word Bill Maher screed.
Used byThe Daily Beast (Far Left)

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Loaded verb
exploded at himMore neutral: criticized him
The verb describes a sudden angry outburst beyond what the post itself is reported to show.
…he enjoyed a White House dinner with the commander in chief, the 80-year-old exploded at him and posted his longest-ever Truth Social message.
Used byThe Daily Beast (Far Left)
Sensational language
unhingedMore neutral: lengthy
The word judges the post's state of mind rather than describing its content.
The Republican operative said the unhinged screed was “miraculous.” Trump ultra-loyalist Scott Jennings has issued a bizarre…
Used byThe Daily Beast (Far Left)
Sensational language
BonkersMore neutral: unusual
The word dismisses the defense as absurd before the reader has seen what was said.
Scott Jennings Gives Bonkers Defense of Trump’s Record-Breaking Rant
Used byThe Daily Beast (Far Left)
Loaded verb
miraculous spinMore neutral: described
The phrase implies Jennings is deceptively shaping the story rather than describing his remarks.
CNN’s Republican pundit put miraculous spin on a Trump tendency.
Used byHuffPost (Far Left)
Loaded modifier
heelMore neutral: Republican commentator
The wrestling term casts Jennings as a villain rather than naming his role.
CNN Republican heel Scott Jennings said Donald Trump’s 1,300-word rant at Bill Maher was “miraculous” ―…
Used byHuffPost (Far Left)
Sensational language
screedsMore neutral: statements
The word characterizes the president's statements as angry tirades rather than describing them neutrally.
…at Bill Maher was “miraculous” ― along with the president’s other written and verbal screeds.
Used byHuffPost (Far Left)
Loaded verb
slammedMore neutral: criticized
The verb adds force beyond the reported act of posting criticism.
Trump slammed the “Real Time” host on Truth Social Sunday after Maher made both negative and…
Used byHuffPost (Far Left)
Loaded modifier
Worst HabitsMore neutral: habits
The phrase labels Trump's behavior as among his worst before any evidence is given for the judgement.
Scott Jennings Calls One Of Trump's Worst Habits 'Miraculous'
Used byHuffPost (Far Left)
Sensational language
stunningMore neutral: 1,300-word
The adjective characterizes the post's impact before the reader has seen its content.
Conservative pundit Scott Jennings praised President Trump’s stunning 1,300-word rant about late-night comedian Bill Maher as “miraculous” during an…
Used byNew York Post (Right)
Loaded verb
rantMore neutral: said or spoke
Dismisses the content by characterizing the delivery.
Conservative pundit Scott Jennings praised President Trump’s stunning 1,300-word rant about late-night comedian Bill Maher as “miraculous” during an appearance on CNN Monday…
Used byNew York Post (Right)
Loaded verb
blastedMore neutral: criticized
The verb adds force beyond the reported act of posting criticism.
In his record-breaking Truth Social post Sunday night, the commander-in-chief, 80, blasted Maher, 70, for criticizing his low approval ratings after their most recent White…
Used byNew York Post (Right)
Sensational language
eyebrow-raisingMore neutral: unusual
The adjective signals surprise and judgement rather than describing the post.
…with guest host Michael Smerconish Monday night, Jennings, 49, defended the eyebrow-raising post, saying the president is “very loquacious.
Used byNew York Post (Right)

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From the left

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Leads with

Scott Jennings's defense of the post
Trump's length as a habit
Trump's insults toward Maher

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HuffPostFar Left
Scott Jennings Calls One Of Trump's Loaded modifier“Worst Habits”The phrase labels Trump's behavior as among his worst before any evidence is given for the judgement.More neutral: habitsDisagree with this highlight? 'Miraculous'
CNN’s Republican pundit put Loaded verb“miraculous spin”The phrase implies Jennings is deceptively shaping the story rather than describing his remarks.More neutral: describedDisagree with this highlight? on a Trump tendency.
11 hr agoRead at HuffPost (opens in a new tab)
The Daily BeastFar Left
Scott Jennings Gives Sensational language“Bonkers”The word dismisses the defense as absurd before the reader has seen what was said.More neutral: unusualDisagree with this highlight? Defense of Trump’s Record-Breaking Sensational language“Rant”The word judges the post as an angry outburst rather than describing it as a message.More neutral: postDisagree with this highlight?
Trump Loaded modifier“ultra-loyalist”The label pre-judges Jennings by his loyalty to Trump rather than by his role.More neutral: Republican commentatorDisagree with this highlight? Scott Jennings has issued a Sensational language“bizarre defense”The phrase characterizes the defense as strange before describing its content.More neutral: defenseDisagree with this highlight? of the president’s record-breaking 1,300-word Bill Maher Sensational language“screed”The word characterizes the post as a bitter tirade rather than describing it neutrally.More neutral: postDisagree with this highlight?. Just 48 hours after the comedian, 70, said he enjoyed a White House dinner with the commander in chief, the 80-year-old Loaded verb“exploded at him”The verb describes a sudden angry outburst beyond what the post itself is reported to show.More neutral: criticized himDisagree with this highlight? and posted …
11 hr agoRead 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

Jennings's praise of the post
Trump's criticism of Maher's approval-rating remarks
Trump's candor with the public

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New York PostRight
Scott Jennings praises Trump’s 1,300-word Sensational language“rant”The word judges the post as an angry outburst rather than describing it as a message.More neutral: postDisagree with this highlight? against Bill Maher: ‘Miraculous’
In his record-breaking Truth Social post Sunday night, the commander-in-chief blasted Maher for criticizing his low approval ratings after their most recent White House dinner together.
4 hr agoRead at New York Post (opens in a new tab)

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First to report
The Daily Beast, Oct 27, 5:57 AM EDT
Center
No report yet
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Right
7 hr 5 min later
Its first report, Oct 27, 1:02 PM EDT

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The Daily BeastFar LeftOct 27, 5:57 AM EDT
HuffPostFar LeftOct 27, 6:27 AM EDT
New York PostRightOct 27, 1:02 PM EDT

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Trump posts 1,300-word attack on Bill Maher; Scott Jennings defends it on CNN

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Scott Jennings Calls One Of Trump's Loaded modifier“Worst Habits”The phrase labels Trump's behavior as among his worst before any evidence is given for the judgement.More neutral: habitsDisagree with this highlight? 'Miraculous'

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Scott Jennings praises Trump’s 1,300-word Sensational language“rant”The word judges the post as an angry outburst rather than describing it as a message.More neutral: postDisagree with this highlight? against Bill Maher: ‘Miraculous’

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Scott Jennings Calls One Of Trump's Worst HabitsLoaded modifier“Worst Habits”The phrase labels Trump's behavior as among his worst before any evidence is given for the judgement.More neutral: habitsDisagree with this highlight? 'Miraculous'

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Scott Jennings praises Trump’s 1,300-word rantSensational language“rant”The word judges the post as an angry outburst rather than describing it as a message.More neutral: postDisagree with this highlight? against Bill Maher: ‘Miraculous’

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Scott Jennings Calls One Of Trump's Loaded modifier“Worst Habits”The phrase labels Trump's behavior as among his worst before any evidence is given for the judgement.More neutral: habitsDisagree with this highlight? 'Miraculous'

Scott Jennings praises Trump’s 1,300-word Sensational language“rant”The word judges the post as an angry outburst rather than describing it as a message.More neutral: postDisagree with this highlight? against Bill Maher: ‘Miraculous’