Fox News addresses viral speculation that a guest wore a hyper-realistic mask during an interview.
Retired Vice Admiral Robert Harward appeared on Fox News on May 19. Social media users speculated that he was wearing a hyper-realistic silicone mask. Fox News issued a statement addressing the viral claims.
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2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 1 bias group.
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1 bias group
The spectrum · how 2 outlets placed this story
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NY Post
Washington Times
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The split, in one line
The NY Post asks was it a mask? while the Washington Times reports Fox News explains the incident, but both cover the same viral moment with minimal editorial friction.
How each outlet covered it
Lightly covered so far
Too few outlets to map a left-right split. Here is each take as it stands.
Sparse coverage · 2 outlets
“Wild theory claiming Fox News guest was wearing hyper-realistic mask triggers internet meltdown”
“Fox News explains viral 'mask' moment during retired admiral's on-air interview”
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