This article analyses the immigration issue at the US and Mexico border from a rightist perspective. Similarly to the previous article I’ve analyzed, this piece showcases its bias within the title. The interview that is mentioned in this piece is heavily relied on for information and quotes. So much so, that the “country is full” quote is the sole basis of the article.
In comparison to the other article, this piece refers to the immigration and border debate as an “escalating crisis” rather than unauthorized immigration. Not to say one phrase is more correct than the other, but they are both emotionally driven phrases from different perspectives.
This article recalls Trump’s visit to the California border this past week. During his interview with Fox, the president stated that immigrants are “gaming the system” and it is because of the “Democrats and what they’ve done in terms of Congress.” This quote in and of itself is emotionally driven; however, it is how the author uses it that showcases the bias. The quote is in plain text amidst the body of the text and is spotlighted in bold directly beneath that. The bias comes from the author showcasing an abhorrently lambasted quote.
This article was biased and had very little contextual value aside from a single interview between a reporter and the president. There was little to know proven, factual information, aside from quotes, in this piece.
Mikelionis, Lukas. “Trump Declares ‘Country Is Full’ in Fox News Interview, Says US Can No Longer Accept Illegal Immigrants.” Fox News, FOX News Network, 6 Apr. 2019, www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-declares-the-country-full-in-fox-news-interview-says-american-can-no-longer-accept-illegal-immigrants.