SNL vs. reality: Ted Cruz takes on Big Bird, again
Washington PostJUL 2021
The Spin
Right narrative
The tweet constitutes government propaganda aimed at indoctrinating young children. Very few children die of COVID-19, and it remains unclear whether the benefit of vaccinating them outweights the risk.
Left narrative
Many children have been hospitalized and died of COVID-19; vaccination is the best protection. Using Big Bird is effective for teaching them the importance of health.
