Sen. Chris Murphy posts 'awesome' in response to report of Iranian ships evading US blockade, then claims sarcasm
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) posted 'awesome' on social media after a report that 26 Iranian vessels bypassed a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The post drew widespread backlash and accusations of celebrating an enemy action. Approximately 16 hours later, Murphy clarified the post was sarcasm directed at what he called Trump's mismanagement of the war, while the Trump administration also denied the underlying report was accurate.
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Divergence score
This event sits in the top 10% of divergence this week. 3 outlets covered it, splitting into 3 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
3 camps
2 bias groups
The spectrum · how 3 outlets placed this story
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NY Post
Washington Examiner
The Hill
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