Politics Added 174d ago 18 outlets

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller dies at age 81

Robert Mueller, the former FBI Director who led the bureau for 12 years after 9/11 and later served as special counsel investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election, died Friday night at age 81. His family announced his death Saturday, asking for privacy. Trump responded on social media saying he was 'glad he's dead' and that Mueller 'can no longer hurt innocent people.'

Divergence score

This event sits in the top 5% of divergence this week. 18 outlets covered it, splitting into 18 framing camps across 4 bias groups.

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Widest split · the two outlets furthest apart, and who published first

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NPR

Robert S. Mueller III, ex-FBI director who led 2016 Russia inquiry, dead at 81

straightforward announcement

NY Post

Trump blasts Robert Mueller after news of ex-FBI director, Russia special counsel's death: 'Good'

Trump's celebratory reaction

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Al Jazeera+12 min
CNN+18 min
NY Post+30 min
NPR+30 min
Daily Wire+36 min
Politico+36 min
Axios+42 min
ABC News+1.8 h
PBS NewsHour+2.1 h
Wall Street Journal+2.6 h
Breitbart+2.8 h

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The split, in one line

Left-leaning outlets focus on Trump's cruel response and Mueller's honorable service. Right-leaning outlets emphasize the Russiagate hoax and frame Mueller as hurting innocent people. Wire services stick to basic facts.

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 LEFT6 outlets · mostly neutral

“Robert Mueller, former FBI director and special counsel in Trump-Russia probe, dies - CNN”

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THE RIGHT5 outlets · mostly supportive

“Robert Mueller, Former FBI Chief Who Led Trump-Russia Probe, Dies at 81 - WSJ”

WSJ Wall Street Journal RIGHT-CENTER

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“Robert Mueller, former FBI Director who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies at 81” · AP News, Axios, Al Jazeera, PBS NewsHour, Politico, The Hill, BBC

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