From the Right · Read · October 26, 2026
Oct 26 ยท House Judiciary Democrats release a report on Trump and Epstein and call for an independent special counsel
Washington Examiner: House Judiciary Democrats drop report detailing Trump's alleged ties to Epstein
Grade C (70/100). The Examiner reports the report's call for an independent investigation, quotes Raskin and the minority statement, and adds Democrats' Epstein-related ad spending before the midterms
C: Uses loaded words and leaves out key context.
- Uses loaded words (minus 12 points): 'Democrats have leaned into stoking outrage' (the outlet's own wording)
- Leaves out something important (minus 18 points): the White House and Justice Department responses, which the L piece quotes, are not included
Splits: The Examiner reports the report's call for an independent investigation, quotes Raskin and the minority statement, and adds Democrats' Epstein-related ad spending before the midterms
Same story: NBC News, Straight Arrow News