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Media coverage of Trump's claim

Major mainstream outlets' coverage of Donald Trump's claim about Rob Reiner's killing

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Jan 19, 2026
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How did different U.S. news outlets frame Trump's 'chosen one' remark and what partisan patterns appear in that framing?

Coverage of Donald Trump’s “I am the chosen one” line split along predictable partisan lines: left-leaning outlets framed the comment as an alarming, messianic symptom of incoherence and a pattern of ...

Jan 17, 2026
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How did the media respond to Donald Trump's misleading statements during his second term?

During Donald Trump’s second term the press reacted with a mixture of rigorous fact‑checking, sustained critical commentary, and parallel ecosystems that either amplified or defended his claims; leadi...

Jan 16, 2026

What is the status of ongoing criminal investigations into Donald Trump for sexual misconduct?

There is a long record of public allegations and civil litigation accusing Donald Trump of sexual misconduct, including a 2023 civil verdict finding him liable in E. Jean Carroll’s case that is under ...

Jan 14, 2026

What confirmed statements has Donald Trump made about the Republican Party and about media influence over voters?

Donald Trump has repeatedly and explicitly framed both the Republican Party and the mainstream media in adversarial, instrumental terms: he has claimed the GOP is being remade under his leadership and...