The Leader of a Political Party Says a Rival Political

The leader of a political party says a rival political party is "irresponsible because they are destroying the livelihood of millions of Southwestern ranchers with their policies." An economist not affiliated with any political party cites data saying that the same ranchers "have sustained a 5 percent increase in taxes when purchasing feed." Which statement best describes how the two statements compare?

A) Both statements are most likely facts.
B) The first statement more likely uses evasive language and the second more likely uses emotive language.
C) The first statement more likely uses emotive language and the second is more likely a fact.
D) Both statements use evasive language.