Utah Valley University Cancels Sharon McMahon as Commencement Speaker
Utah Valley University canceled Sharon McMahon as its commencement speaker after criticism from Mike Lee and Burgess Owens over her past comments about Charlie Kirk. Right-leaning outlets emphasize criticism of her posts, while center outlets center the backlash and McMahon's defense of her record.
Lead article · Deseret News · CENTERBacklash grows over UVU speaker Sharon McMahon as she defends recordHow each side told it
- FOX 13 News Utah (KSTU) · Utah Valley University drops commencement speaker following backlashNO PUBLISHED LEAN
- Kutv · Utah Rep. Burgess Owens urges UVU commencement speaker to withdraw over Charlie Kirk postsNO PUBLISHED LEAN
- Perez Hilton · Utah Valley University Where Charlie Kirk Was Fatally Shot Selects One Of His Critics As Commencement Speaker -- MAGA Reacts!NO PUBLISHED LEAN
Who’s in it, and how each side portrayed them
Lee and Owens were named together by 2 of 6 outlets. Counted by outlet.
Criticized UVU's speaker selection, questioned its choice on social media, and conducted a poll pressing the university to replace McMahon.
Urged McMahon to withdraw and published an open letter criticizing UVU's decision to invite her.
When each side picked it up
When each side picked it up. center: 1 article, first wed 5:57 pm, 53 hours after the first report. right-leaning: 3 articles, first mon 12:41 pm. unrated: 3 articles, first wed 7:50 pm.
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