Alysa Liu's Gold Deepens Divide With Eileen Gu

Left-leaning sources frame Liu’s victory as a triumphant, personal comeback by using celebratory language (exuberant, sparkled, sassy), foregrounding supportive teammates and coaches, and emphasizing autonomy. They downplay competing technicalities while invoking rival narratives (Sakamoto’s tears, Petrosian’s coach controversy) to heighten drama and reinforce a U.S.-centered, emotional storyline.

Right-leaning sources frame Liu’s victory as both personal triumph and affirmation of American ideals, foregrounding her father’s Tiananmen-era escape and alleged Chinese harassment while using loaded terms like "patriotic" and "heroism." They prioritize family backstory and security concerns, highlight the foreign-threat narrative, and elevate emotional quotes while omitting Chinese-state context or alternative viewpoints.