Seven weeks from the midterms, the Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail-in voting restrictions
the same fact, two accounts
this subject is more divergent than 95% of the subjects analysed
United KingdomLondon takes from this judicial setback a confirmation of the American institutional checks, seven weeks before a tense election.
What each one tells
opposition
BelgiumBrussels is first taking note of the political setback inflicted on Donald Trump, seven weeks before the midterms where his majority is already fragile, more than the strict issue of electoral law.
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centered on Trump's reaction
the narrative devotes considerable space to the president's anger rather than the legal content of the decision.
What the account puts first
Belgiumfocused on Trump's anger
an entire article is devoted to his reaction, with lengthy quotes, without an equivalent reaction from another Republican official.
Emphasis on a advocacy group for voting rights
the narrative relays the reaction of the ACLU without citing an equivalent conservative organization.
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Reliance on the opinions of judges
the narrative reiterates the Court's version through the writings of Kavanaugh, Alito, and Thomas, without detailing who brought the appeal to the court.
What it leans on
United Kingdom onlyBelgiumthis perspective does not carry this information
and the figures
this press does not report this figure
Vote count of judges
majority votes out of 9
this press does not report this figure
around 30 % of voters
Share of mail-in votes
% of voters
different figuresnearly a third of American voters