Spencer S.

Washington, D.C. Investigative reporter Education: Harvard University, B.A. in English Spencer S. Hsu is an investigative reporter, two-time Pulitzer finalist and national Emmy Award nominee. Hsu has covered homeland security, immigration, Virginia politics and Congress. He received the Sigma Delta Chi award and Ursula and Gilbert Farfel Prize for excellence in investigative journalism in 2012. emailtwitterrssShare confidential news tips with The Post Latest from Spencer S. Hsu

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79%

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:
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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

85%

Examples:

  • Spencer S. Hsu has a history of bias against the Trump administration and its allies.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • He also implies that Navarro is not telling the truth when he says he did not know what to do when subpoenaed, which contradicts his earlier statement in court.
  • Spencer S. Hsu uses language that dehumanizes Peter Navarro by referring to him as a 'White House aide'.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • The article claims that Peter Navarro has one more chance to avoid being put behind bars if he can convince a federal appeals court that his legal challenges are likely to succeed. However, this statement is misleading as it implies that there is an ongoing legal challenge when none was mentioned earlier in the article.
  • The author states that Navarro did not have any legal challenges, which is not true.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The article claims that Navarro received every due process that he is entitled to as an American citizen. However, this statement contradicts itself by implying that there are no exceptions for individuals who hold high positions such as former White House aides or political advisors.

Recent Articles

Supreme Court Ruling on Presidential Immunity: Trump's Criminal Cases and the Battle for Official Acts Recognition

Supreme Court Ruling on Presidential Immunity: Trump's Criminal Cases and the Battle for Official Acts Recognition

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 The Supreme Court has ruled that presidents, including Donald Trump, have immunity from prosecution for their core constitutional powers. However, this immunity does not extend to private conduct or official acts under narrow circumstances. Trump's criminal hush money case in New York has been delayed due to the ruling, and he intends to argue for a dismissal based on executive privilege. The Supreme Court is currently examining which of Trump's alleged acts fall under exclusive presidential authority and are therefore immune from prosecution.
Retired Navy Admiral Robert Burke Charged with Bribery: Ordered $355,000 Contract for Future Employment

Retired Navy Admiral Robert Burke Charged with Bribery: Ordered $355,000 Contract for Future Employment

Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2024 Retired Navy Admiral Robert Burke, a four-star officer, was arrested in May 2024 for ordering a $355,000 contract to Company A in exchange for employment and stock options. Burke began working at Company A after the award and faces bribery charges.
Former Trump Adviser Peter Navarro Sentenced to Prison for Contempt of Congress

Former Trump Adviser Peter Navarro Sentenced to Prison for Contempt of Congress

Broke On: Thursday, 08 February 2024 Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro was convicted of contempt of Congress and ordered to prison by Judge Amit Mehta. He requested release pending appeal, but the judge denied his request and ruled that he must serve his sentence when ordered by the Bureau of Prisons unless a federal appeals court intervenes.
Former Trump Trade Adviser Sentenced to Prison for Contempt of Congress over Jan. 6 Attack Investigation

Former Trump Trade Adviser Sentenced to Prison for Contempt of Congress over Jan. 6 Attack Investigation

Broke On: Thursday, 25 January 2024 Peter Navarro, a Harvard-trained economist and former trade adviser to President Donald Trump, was sentenced on Thursday to four months in prison for contempt of Congress. He had been subpoenaed by the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S Capitol but refused to comply with it.

Judge Reinstates Gag Order on Trump in January 6th Case, Trump Fined by House Speaker

Broke On: Sunday, 29 October 2023 A judge has reinstated a gag order on former President Donald Trump in relation to the January 6th Capitol riot case. Trump was fined by House Speaker Mike Johnson for violating the gag order.