How outlets cover Donald Trump R · PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES · Jul 12 – Jul 15, 2026
Trump Pays Tribute to Lindsey Graham After His Death
Outlets agree President Trump mourned Senator Lindsey Graham and endorsed his sister for the vacant seat. They differ on whether to highlight their close alliance, Senate succession maneuvering, or Trump's past tensions with Graham.
Lead article · WPTZ · CENTERTrump says South Carolina governor should appoint Lindsey Graham's sister to finish his termOutlets agree President Donald Trump paid tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham following his sudden death at 71 and recommended Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to temporarily fill his Senate seat.
Left-leaning outlets emphasize Trump's past friction with Graham, his wandering public tributes, and emerging Republican squabbles over the vacancy. Center outlets concentrate on Graham's role as Trump's key Senate intermediary and the procedural disruptions to the party's agenda. Right-leaning outlets, such as Fox News, highlight Trump's personal mourning, Graham's conservative battles, and their final discussion concerning voting legislation.
Outlets by lean
30 RATED · 4 UNRATEDCompare by side
The Daily Beast focuses on Trump's unfocused remarks during tributes and notes emerging tensions over who will succeed Graham in the Senate.
- The Guardian · Trump's barbed eulogy for Lindsey Graham reveals how fragile his ego is | US newsNO PUBLISHED LEAN
- The Tennessean · Why Tennessee flags are flying at half-staff today: Honoring late U.S. SenatorNO PUBLISHED LEAN
- The Independent · Trump's push for Lindsey Graham's sister to replace him in Senate gains steam: 'No one better'NO PUBLISHED LEAN
- Greenvilleonline · Trump recommends Lindsey Graham's sister to fill Senate seatNO PUBLISHED LEAN
How it looks for Trump, by side
43 OF 49 ARTICLESLeft: 0 good, 0 bad, 5 mixed, 1 informational. Center: 6 good, 0 bad, 10 mixed, 6 informational. Right: 3 good, 0 bad, 5 mixed, 7 informational.
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When each side covered it
JUL 12 – 15Articles per day by side. JUL 12: Left 2, Center 11, Right 8. JUL 13: Left 2, Center 10, Right 6. JUL 14: Left 2, Center 1, Right 1. JUL 15: Left 0, Center 0, Right 0.
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