Portrays hardliners as obstructive and ideologically rigid opponents of moderation
Hardliners are consistently framed as reactive, punitive, and resistant to reform. They 'slam' the president's gestures, 'rile' at diplomacy, and attempt to block internet restoration via court orders. This positions them as antagonists to progress and public welfare.
“Hardline politicians slammed the president’s unorthodox choice of attire and activists accused him of double standards...”