Straits Times · February 2026

• uses distancing verbs like 'claims', 'says', 'touts'
• highlights controversies and negative consequences
• frames actions as bluffs or gambles
• includes critical voices and opposition figures

Some headlines report Trump's statements neutrally (e.g., #1, #2), but the overall selection emphasizes controversy, risk, and criticism, suggesting a skeptical stance toward Trump.

• highlights controversial or problematic actions by US officials
• uses distancing verbs and exposes unsupported claims
• foregrounds internal dissent and negative polling
• reports on scandals and security lapses involving US entities

Coverage is mixed: some headlines are neutral factual reports (e.g., 1, 19, 24), but several focus on controversies, unsupported claims, and negative developments, indicating a skeptical stance toward the US as an entity. The outlet does not consistently celebrate or promote US actions; instead, it highlights failures, contradictions, and scandals.