Trump sparks GOP backlash over 50-year mortgages; military leaders sound alarm over Hegseth’s ‘political purge’


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Media Miss Minute highlights two stories each episode – one covered by right-leaning media and one by left-leaning media – to show where partisan coverage falls short.

Left Media Miss

President Donald Trump has sparked backlash from within his own party over a proposal for a 50-year mortgage option. Many say it would instead reward banks and punish Americans, instead of solving the housing crisis.

Right Media Miss

Nearly two dozen top military leaders are sounding the alarm on what they say is a political purge under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. They say not only are recent firings hurting morale, they’re compromising U.S. military readiness.


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In this Media Miss Minute, President Donald Trump is endorsing the idea of 50-year mortgage loans, but even some Republicans say it’s not a  good idea. Plus, some top military leaders are voicing concerns over what they say is a political purge of leadership.

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Media Miss by the left: Republicans push back at Trump’s suggestion of 50-year mortgage term 

As America faces a housing affordability crisis, Trump is raising concerns from within his own party after proposing a 50-year mortgage loan option.

Critics of the plan, like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., say longer mortgage terms would only reward banks and lenders, while Americans are stuck paying more in the long run because of interest.

In an interview with Fox News’ Laura Ingraham, Trump brushed off those concerns.

“It’s not even a big deal,” he said.

He added, “All it means is you pay less per month, you pay it over a longer period of time.”

As a rule, longer-term loans tend to have higher interest rates because they’re riskier for lenders.

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Media Miss by the right: Military officials express concern at Hegseth’s purges

Nearly two dozen current and  former U.S. military leaders are sounding the alarm over what they say is a political purge of military leadership under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

The 20 leaders say recent firings are weakening U.S. military readiness and have “created an atmosphere of anxiety and mistrust” among officers, according to a New York Times report.

They say the firings have been notably political or personal in nature. One example is the dismissal of individuals who served under former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley.

Trump handpicked Milley for the job during his first term, but their relationship has since soured.

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Straight Arrow News identifies Media Misses based on coverage data available at the time of publication. Some outlets may choose to cover a story after our analysis is published. Our methodology prioritizes timely, prominent coverage across a range of sources, but we continually review and refine our approach to ensure balance and accuracy.

Jason K. Morrell (Morning Managing Editor) and Craig Nigrelli (Anchor/Reporter) contributed to this report.
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