Ed Miliband meets Marco Rubio in Washington amid past Trump criticism

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How did the left and right cover Ed Miliband meets Marco Rubio in Washington amid past Trump criticism?

Of the 19 outlets on this story carrying a published leaning rating, 37% are rated left, 42% are rated centre, 21% are rated right. Those percentages are shares of the rated outlets, not of every outlet that ran it, which was 26. The sections above set out what each side emphasised, in its own terms.

Is Ed Miliband meets Marco Rubio in Washington amid past Trump criticism left or right?

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Is the coverage of Ed Miliband meets Marco Rubio in Washington amid past Trump criticism biased?

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Which outlets covered Ed Miliband meets Marco Rubio in Washington amid past Trump criticism?

26 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

What did Ed Miliband and Marco Rubio discuss?

Miliband and Rubio discussed reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the war in Ukraine, and the situation in Gaza. They also talked about Europe taking a greater role in its own security and preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, as reported by The Herald Scotland and WTVB.

Why did the White House reportedly have concerns about Miliband’s appointment?

The White House reportedly had concerns because Miliband had previously called Donald Trump 'a racist, misogynistic, self-confessed groper' in 2016. His advocacy for net-zero policies also conflicts with Trump’s support for fossil fuels, as noted by The Herald Scotland and the Gazette-News.

Did Miliband address his past criticism of Trump during the meeting?

No. Miliband ignored questions about his past remarks on Trump, including calling him 'racist' and 'misogynistic'. The Herald Scotland reported that he smiled and said, 'We are looking forward to our meeting,' before entering the State Department.

Which outlets reported on the White House’s concerns about Miliband?

The Gazette-News, The National, burytimes.co.uk, theboltonnews.co.uk and The Independent all carried digests mentioning the White House’s reported concerns about Miliband’s appointment as Foreign Secretary.