OUTLET COMPARISON

The Federalist vs The Independent — How they worded the same stories

Live side-by-side comparison of every current story where both The Federalist (Right) and The Independent (Center-left) covered the same event. 1 live comparison below.

Different Spin

Seizing opportunity from Kennedy Center drama

The Federalist · Right

“The Kennedy Center Is A Shrine To The D.C. Decadence. Tear It Down”

The Independent · Center-left

“JFK relative hails ‘national hero’ for standing up to Trump over Kennedy Center”

Why it matters: Right-leaning media calls for the Kennedy Center's destruction as a symbol of D.C. decadence, while left-leaning outlets blame Trump for its decline and praise his opponents.

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The Federalist

Bias label: Right · Factuality: Mixed

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The Independent

Bias label: Center-left · Factuality: Mostly Factual

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