Amy Gardner

Amy Gardner is a national political reporter for The Washington Post. She covers voting issues and the impact of money in politics. She joined The Post in 2005 after working at The News & Observer of Raleigh, N.C., where she covered state government and politics. She was part of a team that won Pulitzer Prizes for public service in 2013 and 2014 for its coverage of the Virginia Tech shooting massacre. Gardner has also worked at The Daily Press of Newport News, Va., where she covered local government and breaking news. She is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a bachelor's degree in history.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/amy-gardner/

91%

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 is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The article presents a biased view of the Colorado ballot trial by implying that Trump is responsible for the insurrection and that his involvement in the 2024 election would be problematic.
  • The article uses loaded language such as “far-reaching implications” to suggest a negative impact on democracy if Trump participates in the 2024 election.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The article does not disclose any potential financial or personal interests that Norm Eisen may have in influencing public opinion against Trump.
  • The article shows a clear conflict of interest by presenting the opinion of Norm Eisen, who served as special counsel to the House of Representatives during Trump's first impeachment and has been vocal in opposing him. This creates an appearance of bias and undermines the credibility of the article.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • The article contradicts itself by claiming that there is no legal basis to disqualify Nathan Wade as lead prosecutor of the election interference case against Trump, while also suggesting that his involvement in the 2024 election would be problematic.
  • The article ignores the fact that Fani Willis has not yet decided whether to pursue charges against Trump and that there are multiple factors to consider before making such a decision.

Deceptions

90%

Examples:

  • The article does not address the fact that Fani Willis has not yet decided whether to pursue charges against Trump and that there are multiple factors to consider before making such a decision.
  • The article uses deceptive practices by presenting unsubstantiated claims and contradictions without providing any evidence or sources to support them.

Recent Articles

Fani Willis Leads High-Profile Investigation into Trump's Alleged Interference in 2020 Presidential Election

Fani Willis Leads High-Profile Investigation into Trump's Alleged Interference in 2020 Presidential Election

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Fani Willis, the Fulton County District Attorney in Georgia, is currently leading a high-profile investigation into former President Donald Trump's alleged interference in the 2020 presidential election. The case has been ongoing for over two years and involves allegations of voter fraud and other illegal activities by members of Trump's campaign team. Willis has hired Nathan Wade, an Atlanta attorney, as a special prosecutor to lead the investigation against Trump and his allies in Fulton County.

Trump Faces Legal Challenges That Could Bar Him from 2024 Ballot in Colorado

Broke On: Monday, 30 October 2023 Former President Donald Trump is facing a legal challenge in Colorado that could potentially bar him from appearing on the 2024 presidential ballot. The case is based on the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which disqualifies anyone who has engaged in insurrection from holding office. The case is being brought by a group of Colorado voters and a watchdog organization, who argue that Trump's actions surrounding the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol constitute insurrection. Trump's legal team has dismissed the case as politically motivated and baseless. In addition to the Colorado case, Trump and his family, including his daughter Ivanka, are facing other legal challenges.