Matt Lewis

Matt Lewis is a political commentator and journalist who focuses on the Republican Party and its evolution. He covers topics related to politics, such as the Trump administration, the GOP's far-right faction, and political trials. Lewis also discusses international relations issues like Ukraine aid and election interference. In addition to his work at The Daily Beast, he can be found on various media platforms sharing his insights on current events.

Biography:  https://www.thedailybeast.com/author/matt-lewis

74%

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

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

85%

Examples:

  • Matt Lewis is an observer of the Republican Party and its changes over time.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

  • Lewis highlights conflicts of interest among Republicans, such as their promotion of isolationist voices despite being part of an internationalist party.

Contradictions

60%

Examples:

  • Lewis points out contradictions within the Republican Party, such as Greene's argument against foreign aid while also wanting an 'America First' economy.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • Lewis occasionally uses deceptive practices in his writing, such as implying that Reaganism is no longer a dominant force within the Republican Party.

Recent Articles

Capitol Hill Drama: Speaker Johnson Faces Ousting Threats from Greene over Foreign Aid Stance

Capitol Hill Drama: Speaker Johnson Faces Ousting Threats from Greene over Foreign Aid Stance

Broke On: Thursday, 18 April 2024 House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) faces calls for removal from Marjorie Taylor Greene and far-right lawmakers over foreign aid stance. Amidst discussions, Johnson unveils bills with aid for Ukraine, Israel, and global hot spots. Greene opposes any attempts to change the threshold for a motion to vacate his role as Speaker and advocates for an 'America First' economy. Some Democrats may support Johnson if a vote is called based on his ability to deliver on the aid package. Tensions escalate with heated discussions between Johnson and opponents, leaving the future of his speakership uncertain.