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Jimmy Kimmel jokes about press secretary Katie Zacharia; White House responds

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Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel joked about Katie Zacharia, who took over as White House press secretary on Monday, across two monologues, according to Fox News, Breitbart and The Western Journal. The White House responded with a statement, reported by The Washington Times and The Daily Beast, that called Kimmel a “no-talent loser” and said he was spreading false claims to his audience. Fox News reports that Kimmel used the nickname “Malibu Katie” for Zacharia. The Daily Beast reports that President Donald Trump attacked Kimmel on Truth Social, and says Kimmel and Trump have been feuding.

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What happened

Key points

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

  1. Jimmy Kimmel made jokes about new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia on his late-night show.

    Reported byFar Left1Right2Far Right3See the outletsHide the outlets
    Far Left
    The Daily Beast
    Right
    New York Post, The Washington Times
    Far Right
    Fox News, Breitbart News, The Western Journal
  2. The White House responded with a statement calling Kimmel a “no-talent loser.”

    Reported byFar Left1Right1Far Right1See the outletsHide the outlets
    Far Left
    The Daily Beast
    Right
    The Washington Times
    Far Right
    Breitbart News
  3. Kimmel reportedly used the nickname “Malibu Katie” for Zacharia.

    One side only: the rightReported byRight1Far Right1See the outletsHide the outlets
    Right
    New York Post
    Far Right
    Fox News
  4. Trump reportedly criticized Kimmel on Truth Social.

    One outletThe Daily Beast· Far Left

  5. Zacharia took over as press secretary on Monday.

    One outletThe Western Journal· Far Right

What is contested

Where accounts differ

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

  • Who came out ahead in the exchange between Kimmel and the White House

    The Daily Beast says Kimmel humiliated a White House spokesman. The Washington Times, Breitbart and The Western Journal say the White House hit back and put Kimmel in his place.

How each side tells it

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All sides report that Jimmy Kimmel joked about new press secretary Katie Zacharia and that the White House responded with insults. Right-side headlines mostly frame the White House as hitting back at Kimmel, while the left-side headline frames Kimmel as having humiliated a spokesman.

  • the left

    1 outlet

    The one left-side headline, from the Daily Beast, says Kimmel humiliated a Trump spokesman, casting the exchange as a feud the White House lost.

    Kimmel Loaded verb“Humiliates”“Humiliates” characterizes the exchange as a defeat for the spokesman, a judgement not stated in the reported words.More neutral: criticizesDisagree with this highlight? Dehumanizing label“Trump Goon”“Goon” is a contemptuous label for a spokesman, in the outlet’s own voice.More neutral: White House spokesmanDisagree with this highlight? Who Called Him ‘No-Talent Loser’
    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

    5 outlets · 1 opinion

    Right-side headlines mostly say the White House hit back or put Kimmel in his place; the far-right Breitbart and Western Journal use more combative wording such as crushes and cheap shots.

    White House Loaded verb“hits back”Combat framing for a reply.More neutral: responded, repliedDisagree with this highlight? at Jimmy Kimmel after late-night jokes about new press secretary
    The Washington TimesRightAll right-leaning headlines

The words they chose

Language to notice

Words that carry a judgement beyond the facts. Tap a highlighted word anywhere on the page to see why.

  • Left5

    trying to undermineraging at KimmelhumiliatedHumiliates

  • Center

    Has not covered this story.

  • Right14

    fierce White House responsescathing responselaughs offcrude personal jabs

In the outlets’ own words

  • Sensational language

    fierce White House responseMore neutral: White House response

    “Fierce” adds drama to the White House reaction without describing its content.

    …Katie" and mocked her intelligence across two monologues, prompting a fierce White House response.

    Used byFox News (Far Right)

  • Sensational language

    scathing responseMore neutral: response

    “Scathing” adds drama to the White House reaction without describing its content.

    …at newly appointed White House press secretary Katie Zacharia, prompting a scathing response from the White House.

    Used byFox News (Far Right)

  • Loaded verb

    laughs offMore neutral: responds to

    “Laughs off” characterizes the White House’s tone rather than its words.

    White House laughs off 'beclowned' Jimmy Kimmel after crude personal jabs at new press secretary

    Used byFox News (Far Right)

  • Loaded modifier

    crude personal jabsMore neutral: personal remarks

    “Crude” is a judgement of the remarks, stated as fact in the headline.

    White House laughs off 'beclowned' Jimmy Kimmel after crude personal jabs at new press secretary

    Used byFox News (Far Right)

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  • Loaded modifier

    ClownishMore neutral: late-night TV host

    “Clownish” pre-judges the host before the remarks are described.

    Clownish late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel drew a crushing White House response Thursday after…

    Used byBreitbart News (Far Right)

  • Sensational language

    crushing White House responseMore neutral: White House response

    “Crushing” adds drama to the White House reaction without describing its content.

    Clownish late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel drew a crushing White House response Thursday after he used successive monologues to personally insult…

    Used byBreitbart News (Far Right)

  • Loaded modifier

    serial college dropoutMore neutral: omit the label

    The label about Kimmel’s education has no bearing on the remarks reported.

    …Live!” immediately after Zacharia’s first White House press briefing, the serial college dropout called her “Malibu Katie” and sneered at her intelligence.

    Used byBreitbart News (Far Right)

  • Loaded verb

    sneered at her intelligenceMore neutral: commented on her intelligence

    “Sneered” attributes a tone to Kimmel’s remarks that the excerpt does not quote.

    …press briefing, the serial college dropout called her “Malibu Katie” and sneered at her intelligence.

    Used byBreitbart News (Far Right)

  • Loaded verb

    CrushesMore neutral: responds to

    “Crushes” describes the White House response as a defeat of Kimmel, a judgement not established by the response itself.

    White House Crushes Jimmy Kimmel Following His Vulgar Attack on Katie Zacharia: ‘Devoid of Talent’

    Used byBreitbart News (Far Right)

  • Loaded modifier

    Vulgar AttackMore neutral: remarks about

    “Vulgar” and “attack” are judgements of the remarks stated as fact.

    White House Crushes Jimmy Kimmel Following His Vulgar Attack on Katie Zacharia: ‘Devoid of Talent’

    Used byBreitbart News (Far Right)

  • Loaded verb

    clapped backMore neutral: responded

    “Clapped back” characterizes the White House response as combative.

    The White House clapped back after ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel took some characteristic cheap shots at…

    Used byThe Western Journal (Far Right)

  • Loaded modifier

    characteristic cheap shotsMore neutral: remarks

    “Characteristic” pre-judges Kimmel’s remarks as a pattern.

    …White House clapped back after ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel took some characteristic cheap shots at White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia.

    Used byThe Western Journal (Far Right)

  • Loaded modifier

    Cheap ShotsMore neutral: remarks about

    “Cheap shots” is a judgement of the remarks stated as fact in the headline.

    White House Puts Jimmy Kimmel in His Place After Cheap Shots at New Press Secretary Katie Zacharia

    Used byThe Western Journal (Far Right)

  • Loaded verb

    trying to undermineMore neutral: criticizing

    “Trying to undermine” attributes a motive to the statement.

    Jimmy Kimmel has humiliated a White House spokesman after he issued a statement trying to undermine the late-night host.

    Used byThe Daily Beast (Far Left)

  • Loaded verb

    raging at KimmelMore neutral: criticizing Kimmel

    “Raging” characterizes the president’s post as angry rather than describing its content.

    This has escalated in the past week, with the president yet again raging at Kimmel on Truth Social.

    Used byThe Daily Beast (Far Left)

  • Loaded verb

    humiliatedMore neutral: criticized

    “Humiliated” characterizes the exchange as a defeat for the spokesman, a judgement not stated in the reported words.

    Jimmy Kimmel has humiliated a White House spokesman after he issued a statement trying to undermine the…

    Used byThe Daily Beast (Far Left)

  • Loaded verb

    HumiliatesMore neutral: criticizes

    “Humiliates” characterizes the exchange as a defeat for the spokesman, a judgement not stated in the reported words.

    Kimmel Humiliates Trump Goon Who Called Him ‘No-Talent Loser’

    Used byThe Daily Beast (Far Left)

  • Dehumanizing label

    Trump GoonMore neutral: White House spokesman

    “Goon” is a contemptuous label for a spokesman, in the outlet’s own voice.

    Kimmel Humiliates Trump Goon Who Called Him ‘No-Talent Loser’

    Used byThe Daily Beast (Far Left)

  • Loaded verb

    hits backMore neutral: responded or replied

    Combat framing for a reply.

    White House hits back at Jimmy Kimmel after late-night jokes about new press secretary

    Used byThe Washington Times (Right)

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  • Sensational language

    Quoted

    disgustingMore neutral: (omit) and quote or describe

    Moral verdict in the reporter's voice.

    …is a no-talent loser who has beclowned himself with tanking ratings and by spewing disgusting lies to his dwindling audience."

    Quoted byThe Washington Times (Right)

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

  • Loaded modifier

    Quoted

    no-talent loserMore neutral: critic of the White House

    The phrase is an insult aimed at a person's ability and does not describe a verifiable fact.

    Katie Zacharia: "Jimmy Kimmel is a no-talent loser who has beclowned himself with tanking ratings and by spewing disgusting lies to…

    Quoted byThe Washington Times (Right)

    These are White House’s words. The outlets are reporting them.

  • Sensational language

    Quoted

    beclowned himselfMore neutral: made jokes about the press secretary

    The phrase mocks the host with an exaggerated, derisive image rather than a neutral description.

    Katie Zacharia: "Jimmy Kimmel is a no-talent loser who has beclowned himself with tanking ratings and by spewing disgusting lies to his dwindling audience."

    Quoted byThe Washington Times (Right)

    These are White House’s words. The outlets are reporting them.

  • Loaded modifier

    Quoted

    disgusting liesMore neutral: statements the White House disputes

    The phrase labels the host's statements as lies and as disgusting, presenting a contested charge as settled.

    …a no-talent loser who has beclowned himself with tanking ratings and by spewing disgusting lies to his dwindling audience."

    Quoted byThe Washington Times (Right)

    These are White House’s words. The outlets are reporting them.

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From the left

1 outlet

Leads with

  • Kimmel's rebuke of the spokesman
  • Trump's feud with Kimmel
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  • Kimmel Loaded verb“Humiliates”“Humiliates” characterizes the exchange as a defeat for the spokesman, a judgement not stated in the reported words.More neutral: criticizesDisagree with this highlight? Dehumanizing label“Trump Goon”“Goon” is a contemptuous label for a spokesman, in the outlet’s own voice.More neutral: White House spokesmanDisagree with this highlight? Who Called Him ‘No-Talent Loser’

    Jimmy Kimmel has humiliated a White House spokesman after he issued a statement Loaded verb“trying to undermine”“Trying to undermine” attributes a motive to the statement.More neutral: criticizingDisagree with this highlight? the late-night host. The ABC anchor frequently feuds with Donald Trump, 80, and his administration. …

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 · 1 opinion

Leads with

  • White House rebuke of Kimmel
  • Kimmel's personal insults about Zacharia
  • White House claims about Kimmel's ratings
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  • RedStateFar Right

    The Essex Files: Kimmel’s Crude Jabs Miss the Point

    Jimmy Kimmel spent two nights this week aiming personal insults at new White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia. He called her Malibu Katie, labeled her a fawning blonde dolt, mocked her intelligence, and claimed she was hired mainly to keep the president interested.

  • White House Loaded verb“hits back”Combat framing for a reply.More neutral: responded, repliedDisagree with this highlight? at Jimmy Kimmel after late-night jokes about new press secretary

    White House responds to KIMMEL after he makes fun of new press sec. Katie Zacharia: "Jimmy Kimmel is a no-talent loser who has beclowned himself with tanking ratings and by spewing Sensational language“disgusting”Moral verdict in the reporter's voice.More neutral: (omit) and quote or describeThis appears inside a quotation. The outlet is reporting someone else’s words.Disagree with this highlight? lies to his dwindling audience."

  • White House Loaded verb“Crushes”“Crushes” describes the White House response as a defeat of Kimmel, a judgement not established by the response itself.More neutral: responds toDisagree with this highlight? Jimmy Kimmel Following His Loaded modifier“Vulgar Attack”“Vulgar” and “attack” are judgements of the remarks stated as fact.More neutral: remarks aboutDisagree with this highlight? on Katie Zacharia: ‘Devoid of Talent’

    Loaded modifier“Clownish”“Clownish” pre-judges the host before the remarks are described.More neutral: late-night TV hostDisagree with this highlight? late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel drew a Sensational language“crushing White House response”“Crushing” adds drama to the White House reaction without describing its content.More neutral: White House responseDisagree with this highlight? Thursday after he used successive monologues to personally insult President Donald Trump's freshly installed press secretary Katie Zacharia.

  • Fox NewsFar Right

    White House Loaded verb“laughs off”“Laughs off” characterizes the White House’s tone rather than its words.More neutral: responds toDisagree with this highlight? 'beclowned' Jimmy Kimmel after Loaded modifier“crude personal jabs”“Crude” is a judgement of the remarks, stated as fact in the headline.More neutral: personal remarksDisagree with this highlight? at new press secretary

    Jimmy Kimmel called new press secretary Katie Zacharia "Malibu Katie" and mocked her intelligence across two monologues, prompting a Sensational language“fierce White House response”“Fierce” adds drama to the White House reaction without describing its content.More neutral: White House responseDisagree with this highlight?.

    Also published by New York Post. It counts once.

  • The Western JournalFar RightOpinion

    White House Puts Jimmy Kimmel in His Place After Loaded modifier“Cheap Shots”“Cheap shots” is a judgement of the remarks stated as fact in the headline.More neutral: remarks aboutDisagree with this highlight? at New Press Secretary Katie Zacharia

    The White House Loaded verb“clapped back”“Clapped back” characterizes the White House response as combative.More neutral: respondedDisagree with this highlight? after ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel took some Loaded modifier“characteristic cheap shots”“Characteristic” pre-judges Kimmel’s remarks as a pattern.More neutral: remarksDisagree with this highlight? at White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia. Zacharia took over the new post Monday

  • New York PostRightFox News report

    White House ridicules ‘beclowned’ Jimmy Kimmel after making crude remarks at Katie Zacharia

    New York Post published a report that is shown in full at Fox News. The headline is the one New York Post gave it.

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  • Left

    18 hr 11 min later

    Its first report, Oct 16, 8:18 AM EDT

  • Center

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  • Right

    First to report

    Fox News, Oct 15, 2:08 PM EDT

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  1. Fox NewsFar RightOct 15, 2:08 PM EDT
  2. New York PostRightOct 15, 4:52 PM EDT
  3. Breitbart NewsFar RightOct 16, 5:58 AM EDT
  4. The Daily BeastFar LeftOct 16, 8:18 AM EDT
  5. The Washington TimesRightOct 16, 10:39 AM EDT
  6. RedStateFar RightOct 17, 6:00 AM EDT

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