Treasury Secretary Bessent defends Trump's post celebrating Robert Mueller's death
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended President Trump's Truth Social post saying he was 'glad' former FBI Director Robert Mueller died at age 81. Bessent said people should have 'empathy' for what Trump and his family have been through, citing the FBI's Mar-a-Lago raid. Democratic lawmakers condemned Trump's remarks as 'vile.'
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2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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The Hill
Bessent responds to Trump's post about Mueller's death
neutral response coverage
Washington Examiner
Bessent says Trump deserves 'empathy' after he celebrated Mueller's death
detailed defense with context
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“Bessent responds to Trump's post about Mueller's death”
“Bessent says Trump deserves 'empathy' after he celebrated Mueller's death”
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NBC's Kristen Welker noted Mueller did not order the Mar-a-Lago raid
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