David Harsanyi

David Harsanyi is a senior writer for National Review and the author of 'First Freedom: A Ride through America's Enduring History with the Gun'. His writing primarily focuses on politics, culture, and the economy. He is known for his conservative viewpoints and critical analysis of liberal policies.

Biography:  https://www.nationalreview.com/author/david-harsanyi/

81%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

63%

Examples:

  • In the article 'Hamas Is to Blame for Gaza’s Problems', the author shows a clear bias towards blaming Hamas for the situation in Gaza.
  • In the article 'Obama’s Condescending Israel Statement Reflects His Presidency’s Failures', the author displays a clear conservative bias, heavily criticizing Obama and his presidency.
  • In the article 'The Refreezing of Iran’s $6 Billion Exposes the White House’s Nonsense', the author shows a bias against the White House, suggesting their actions are nonsensical.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

82%

Examples:

  • In the article 'Hamas Is to Blame for Gaza’s Problems', the author contradicts other sources that suggest the Israel-Hamas conflict is more nuanced and not solely the fault of one party.
  • In the article 'The Refreezing of Iran’s $6 Billion Exposes the White House’s Nonsense', the author contradicts other sources by suggesting that the White House's actions are nonsensical, while other sources present the actions as strategic.

Deceptions

82%

Examples:

  • In the article 'Hamas Is to Blame for Gaza’s Problems', the title suggests that Hamas is solely to blame for Gaza's problems, which is a simplification of a complex issue.
  • In the article 'Obama’s Condescending Israel Statement Reflects His Presidency’s Failures', the title is sensationalized and does not accurately reflect the content of the article.
  • In the article 'The Refreezing of Iran’s $6 Billion Exposes the White House’s Nonsense', the title suggests a strong bias against the White House, which may lead to a skewed presentation of facts.

Recent Articles

Nations Divided Over UN's Proposed Ceasefire in Israel-Hamas Conflict

Broke On: Monday, 30 October 2023 Canada reversed its stance on the UN's proposed humanitarian truce in the Israel-Hamas conflict, joining the US and other nations in rejecting the resolution. Germany's abstention in the UN Gaza ceasefire vote drew criticism from Israel. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has resulted in a significant humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Obama Comments on Israeli Military Strategy and Humanitarian Concerns in Gaza

Broke On: Tuesday, 24 October 2023 Former U.S. President Barack Obama has commented on the Israeli military strategy, emphasizing the importance of considering the human costs. Obama highlighted the need for access to basic necessities such as food and water in Gaza. His comments have been met with criticism, with some suggesting they reflect the failures of his own presidency.

U.S. and Qatar Reportedly Agree to Block Iran's Access to $6 Billion in Funds

Broke On: Thursday, 12 October 2023 The U.S. and Qatar have reportedly reached an agreement to prevent Iran from accessing $6 billion of its funds held in Qatari banks. The funds are part of Iran's oil revenues, which have been frozen due to U.S. sanctions. The agreement is seen as a way to prevent Iran from using the funds to support militant groups such as Hamas.