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  • loaded language: 'personally involved'
  • loaded language: 'throws a man in the dumpster'
  • loaded language: 'capitulating'
  • loaded language: 'blistering'
  • loaded language: 'whopping'
  • framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • framing: selective emphasis on Trump's involvement
  • editorializing: The government was pushing to get rid of this man because he was a critic

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Bill Carter Claims Trump Involved in Cancellation of Stephen Colbert's Show

Bill Carter, a longtime reporter, claimed that President Donald Trump was involved in the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's show, citing Trump's critical response to the series finale. Carter expressed concern about the implications of this involvement and accused CBS of not being independent in their decision-making, despite the network citing financial reasons for the cancellation.

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Our neutral summary

Bill Carter, a longtime reporter, claimed that President Donald Trump was involved in the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's show, citing Trump's critical response to the series finale. Carter expressed concern about the implications of this involvement and accused CBS of not being independent in their decision-making, despite the network citing financial reasons for the cancellation.

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Language Analysis

Loaded-language score 65/100
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Inflammatory language 12/100
Sentiment -20/100

Loaded Language Removed

  • ✕ loaded language: 'personally involved'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'throws a man in the dumpster'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'capitulating'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'blistering'
  • ✕ loaded language: 'whopping'
  • ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
  • ✕ framing: selective emphasis on Trump's involvement
  • ✕ editorializing: The government was pushing to get rid of this man because he was a critic
  • ✕ editorializing: that is so alien to our values
  • ✕ vague attribution: among several commentators, most people no longer believe

Original vs. Neutral

Original Headline

Trump was 'personally involved' in canceling Stephen Colbert, longtime late night reporter claims

Neutral Headline

Bill Carter Claims Trump Involved in Cancellation of Stephen Colbert's Show