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Oct 19 · Rubio denies the U.S. paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine

CBS News: Marco Rubio responds to Ukraine's claims of U.S. intelligence-sharing pause

Grade C (76/100). Zelensky claim, Rubio denial, grid strikes

Lehrer score 76/100 (−24 own-voice claim/analysis: “[1:31] President Trump's recent decisions benefiting Russian President Vladimir Putin”). Fixed scale: 90+ A, 80s B, 70s C, 60s D, under 60 F → C.

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Agrees: Rubio: 'there's been no pause'

Splits: Adds Ukrainian journalist on attack scale

  • Broken. Lehrer Rule 10: separating and labeling opinion ([1:31] President Trump's recent decisions benefiting Russian President Vladimir Putin)

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