Rina Raflina Pengarang

This study aims to analyze the framing of political communication by Ahmad Sahroni, Deputy Chairman of Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), in responding to the 2025 housing allowance issue for legislators. The issue sparked public debate due to its sensitivity in relation to the nation’s socio-economic conditions. Using a qualitative approach with framing analysis, this research examines how the media constructed Sahroni’s political discourse, particularly through Entman’s and Pan & Kosicki’s models. The findings indicate that Sahroni’s framing emphasized the legitimacy of legislators’ facility needs, administrative justification, and the importance of transparency and accountability in state budget allocation. Meanwhile, the media provided diverse representations, ranging from defending legislative image to criticizing social sensitivity. These findings reveal that Sahroni’s political communication framing functions not only as a strategy to maintain personal and institutional reputation, but also as a form of issue management in the context of Indonesian democracy.