ABSTRACT
A violation of certain societal norms and moral codes can result in political scandal. However, a prerequisite is that the violation ought to be mediated and framed as a scandal through the editorial choice of journalistic angles, source selection, headlines and images. Certain aspects, facts and accusations are highlighted and prioritized, affecting our interpretation of how the story is morally evaluated and the ways in which the causes are understood. Creating a political scandal requires media reports that elicit public critique and reactions. Otherwise, such events would remain in the realm of potential scandals (Entman 2016: 80).
