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Comparing proportions of discursive elements in tweets by politicians, news media, grassroots advocacy organizations, and individuals.
| Politicians | News media | Non-institutional actors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| People-scientist confrontation | 27% (n = 27) | 27% (n = 3) | 28% (n = 1323) |
| Delegitimizing motivation | 59% (n = 58) | 55% (n = 6) | 49% (n = 2292) |
| Delegitimizing knowledge | 14% (n = 14) | 18% (n = 2) | 22% (n = 1041) |
