How outlets cover Donald Trump R · PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES · Jun 17 – Jun 18, 2026
Trump Shifts Support to Tedford in Oklahoma Congressional Primary
Trump withdrew his endorsement of Jackson Lahmeyer and backed Mark Tedford; Lahmeyer suspended his campaign. Coverage centers on the switch and exit, with some articles giving added weight to the messages and alleged infidelity.
Lead article · United Press International · CENTERTrump takes back pastor's endorsement in Oklahoma race after scandalOutlets agree that Trump withdrew his endorsement of Jackson Lahmeyer and backed Mark Tedford in Oklahoma’s congressional race, and that Lahmeyer suspended his campaign.
Left-leaning outlets foreground reports about Lahmeyer’s messages and alleged infidelity alongside his exit. Center outlets focus on the endorsement switch and campaign withdrawal, with some noting Lahmeyer said he had decided to leave before Trump changed his support. Right-leaning outlets also recount the switch and exit, while some emphasize the texting controversy and one draws a contrast with a Democratic candidate.
Outlets by lean
11 RATEDCompare by side
The Daily Beast ties Lahmeyer’s exit to reports of alleged infidelity and Trump’s withdrawal of support.
How it looks for Trump, by side
11 ARTICLESLeft: 0 good, 0 bad, 1 mixed, 0 informational. Center: 0 good, 0 bad, 5 mixed, 0 informational. Right: 0 good, 0 bad, 5 mixed, 0 informational.
When each side covered it
JUN 17 – 18Articles per day by side. JUN 17: Left 1, Center 5, Right 2. JUN 18: Left 0, Center 0, Right 3.
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