How outlets cover Donald Trump R · PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES · May 7 – May 11, 2026
Massie Links Trump's Colorado Water Bill Veto to Epstein Petition
Massie alleged Trump vetoed a Colorado water bill to retaliate against Boebert for supporting an Epstein-files petition. Coverage differs on whether it also foregrounds Trump's stated cost rationale.
Lead article · The Daily Beast · LEFTTrump Took Revenge on MAGA Ally Lauren Boebert Over Epstein Vote, Thomas Massie SaysThomas Massie alleged that Trump vetoed a Colorado water bill to retaliate against Lauren Boebert for supporting a petition to release Epstein-related documents. Outlets on the left, center and right report the allegation.
Left-leaning outlets foreground Massie's retaliation allegation, though The Daily Beast also reports Trump's stated cost rationale. Center outlets likewise emphasize the allegation and identify it as Massie's claim. Right-leaning outlets pair the allegation with Trump's explanation that the bill was too costly.
Outlets by lean
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The Daily Beast foregrounds Massie's allegation that Trump used the veto to punish Boebert for supporting the Epstein files push.
How it looks for Trump, by side
5 ARTICLESLeft: 0 good, 2 bad, 0 mixed, 0 informational. Center: 0 good, 2 bad, 0 mixed, 0 informational. Right: 0 good, 1 bad, 0 mixed, 0 informational.
When each side covered it
MAY 7 – 11Articles per day by side. MAY 7: Left 2, Center 1, Right 1. MAY 8: Left 0, Center 0, Right 0. MAY 9: Left 0, Center 0, Right 0. MAY 10: Left 0, Center 0, Right 0. MAY 11: Left 0, Center 1, Right 0.
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