How outlets cover Angus S. King, Jr. I · ME · SEN · Feb 23 – Feb 24, 2026
Maine Delegation Members Announce State of the Union Attendance Plans
Angus King and two other members of Maine’s delegation plan to skip President Trump’s State of the Union, while Susan Collins plans to attend. The coverage differs over whether to present King’s stated reason neutrally or question it.
Angus King, Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden plan to skip President Trump’s State of the Union address, while Susan Collins plans to attend. King cited objections to Trump’s conduct.
Center outlets mainly lay out who will attend or skip and the members’ reasons. Right-leaning outlets include a skeptical portrayal of King’s explanation alongside a largely factual rundown of attendance plans.
Outlets by lean
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Center outlets lay out which Maine delegates plan to attend or skip, with King citing objections to Trump.
How it looks for King, by side
6 OF 8 ARTICLESLeft: 0 good, 0 bad, 0 mixed, 0 informational. Center: 0 good, 0 bad, 4 mixed, 0 informational. Right: 0 good, 0 bad, 2 mixed, 0 informational.
2 UNRATED ARTICLES NOT SHOWN
When each side covered it
FEB 23 – 24Articles per day by side. FEB 23: Left 0, Center 4, Right 0. FEB 24: Left 0, Center 2, Right 2.
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No left-leaning outlet has covered this yet. We’ll alert you when one does.No left-leaning outlet has covered this yet. We’ll alert you when one does, and when any new outlet covers it.