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How outlets cover Andrews · Oct 6 – Oct 7, 2026

Trump Uses Anti-Trans Slur in Post About Annie Andrews

Trump used an anti-trans slur about Annie Andrews in a post backing Darline Graham, and Andrews responded with campaign priorities. Coverage differs on whether the focus is Beasley's condemnation or Andrews's response.

Lead article · Abcnews4 · CENTERPresident Trump attacks Democrat Annie Andrews using anti-trans slur
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Outlets agree that Donald Trump used an anti-trans slur about South Carolina Senate candidate Annie Andrews in a post endorsing Darline Graham. Andrews responded by emphasizing her campaign priorities, and former governor David Beasley condemned Trump's remarks.

Left-leaning outlets emphasize Beasley's condemnation and characterize Trump's post as an anti-trans attack. Center outlets more often pair reports of the post with Andrews's response on affordability and other campaign priorities, while also reporting criticism of the language.

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Right-leaning readers are seeing less of this. No rated right-leaning outlet has covered this, while 5 left-leaning outlets have.

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“Beasley's rebuke of Trump”

Left-leaning outlets foreground David Beasley's condemnation and characterize Trump's post as an anti-trans attack.

5 LEFT ARTICLES
HuffPostOCT 6 · 4:59 PM ET
Former GOP Gov. Slams Trump's 'Abhorrent' Anti-Trans Attack Against DemSouth Carolina Senate candidate Annie Andrews was the target of Trump's anti-transgender remarks.CRED 75BAL 40
The New RepublicOCT 7 · 7:13 AM ET
Transcript: Trump Spirals into Fury as GOP Pollsters Deliver Bad NewsThe transcript examines the close Senate race and Trump’s attacks on Andrews.CRED 62BAL 25
Raw StoryOCT 6 · 8:25 PM ET
GOP ex-gov rebukes Trump after 'heartbreaking' attack on Dem candidate: 'Uncalled for'Trump used an anti-transgender slur against Andrews in a post that drew criticism from former governor David Beasley.CRED 57BAL 40

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Articles per day by side. OCT 6: Left 4, Center 5, Right 0. OCT 7: Left 1, Center 0, Right 0.

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