Politics Added 136d ago 12 outlets

State Department announces limited-edition US passports featuring President Trump's image for the 250th anniversary of American independence

The State Department announced it will release a limited number of specially designed US passports featuring President Trump's portrait, signature in gold, and imagery from the Declaration of Independence to commemorate the 250th anniversary of US independence in July. The passports will initially be available only through the Washington Passport Agency, and applicants at that agency cannot opt out of the design. The announcement prompted a satirical response from California Governor Gavin Newsom's office and criticism from at least one Republican congressman.

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This event sits in the top 6% of divergence this week. 12 outlets covered it, splitting into 12 framing camps across 4 bias groups.

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CNN

US to issue passports featuring Trump's picture to commemorate America's 250th anniversary

significance-framing as unprecedented self-branding

Washington Examiner

Newsom seemingly mocks Trump passport with 'BEST LICENSE EVER MADE'

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Politico+24 min
Financial Times+9.1 h
New York Times+9.2 h
Reuters+9.4 h
BBC+12.0 h
Al Jazeera+15.7 h
HuffPost+17.6 h
NPR+18.2 h
ABC News+25.6 h
Washington Examiner+29.3 h
The Hill+31.1 h

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The split, in one line

Most outlets report the announcement neutrally, but framing splits between those emphasizing commemoration and national pride and those foregrounding self-branding and unprecedented precedent. HuffPost leads with critic reaction, the Examiner highlights Newsom's mockery, and The Hill surfaces Republican dissent.

How each outlet covered it