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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Divergence score
This event sits in the top 6% of divergence this week. 12 outlets covered it, splitting into 12 framing camps across 4 bias groups.
12 camps
4 bias groups
The spectrum · how 12 outlets placed this story
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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
Two readings of the same facts
The left and the right lead with different language. The loaded words each chose are highlighted.
THE LEFT5 outlets · mostly critical
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