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Inside Trump’s gripe-filled meeting with House GOP and his reunion with McConnell
Why Troubling News:
The reason I find this as misinformation is the language used to portray the President and the overall tone of the meeting he had with Republican lawmakers. The article begins by saying Trump was ranting about his legal troubles and rarely focusing on policy. Furthermore, the article used examples of the actions of far-right Republicans in an attempt to generalize the entire party when it came to their stance on Trump's conviction and the Department of Justice. Overall, the article employs a negative tone towards the meeting. Rather than trying to explain the events of the meeting neutrally, CNN used it to show Trump and Republicans in a negative light.
Hey there, I agree with your analysis of the article. I felt the same way about the one I chose from the Huffington Post. It wasn’t necessarily deliberately spreading misinformation, but it’s diction …Read MoreHey there, I agree with your analysis of the article. I felt the same way about the one I chose from the Huffington Post. It wasn’t necessarily deliberately spreading misinformation, but it’s diction and tone suggested unreliability. Read Less