Meryl Kornfield

Meryl Kornfield is a staff writer on the Politics desk at The Washington Post. She previously worked on the General Assignment and Investigative desks, where she was a two-time finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service in 2020 and 2023. Meryl graduated with honors from the University of Florida, where she studied journalism and Latin America. Before moving to D.C., Meryl reported for outlets across Florida, including the Associated Press, the South Florida Sun Sentinel, the Palm Beach Post, the Gainesville Sun and UF's independent student newspaper. She has covered various topics such as politics and investigative journalism.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/meryl-kornfield/

84%

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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

75%

Examples:

  • The Washington Post reporter has shown bias towards certain political figures, such as Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Meryl Kornfield has not disclosed any conflicts of interest in the provided articles.

Contradictions

60%

Examples:

  • In one article about Dean Phillips' presidential campaign, contradictory statements were made regarding his performance compared to Biden in a race against Trump.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The Washington Post article about Trump's mispronunciation of Kamala Harris' name contained deceptive practices by using a misleading title.

Recent Articles

Republican Attacks on Kamala Harris: From 'DEI Hire' to Personal Insults and Policy Criticisms

Republican Attacks on Kamala Harris: From 'DEI Hire' to Personal Insults and Policy Criticisms

Broke On: Wednesday, 24 July 2024 Vice President Kamala Harris, a potential 2024 Democratic nominee, faces attacks from Republicans labeling her a 'DEI hire' due to her gender and ethnic background. Despite this, Harris emphasizes her personal connection to India and the importance of women of color in politics. Trump has mispronounced Harris' name during campaign rallies and Republican leaders urge avoiding racist or sexist attacks, focusing on policy criticisms instead.
Chase Oliver Secures Libertarian Party's Presidential Nomination, Unifying Young Voters Amidst Controversy

Chase Oliver Secures Libertarian Party's Presidential Nomination, Unifying Young Voters Amidst Controversy

Broke On: Sunday, 26 May 2024 Chase Oliver, who earned over 2% of votes in the 2022 Georgia Senate race, was unexpectedly chosen as the Libertarian Party's presidential nominee on May 26, 2024. His campaign targeted young voters disgruntled about the Israel-Hamas conflict on college campuses and social media platforms. Trump and Kennedy Jr., who missed qualifying paperwork, expressed disappointment but called for unity among independents and third parties.
Former President Trump Tries to Win Over Skeptical Libertarians at Convention: Promises Free Speech Protection and Cabinet Appointment

Former President Trump Tries to Win Over Skeptical Libertarians at Convention: Promises Free Speech Protection and Cabinet Appointment

Broke On: Sunday, 26 May 2024 Former President Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee, addressed the Libertarian National Convention on Saturday, promising to appoint a libertarian to his cabinet and sign an executive order banning federal speech censorship. Despite pledging support for individual freedoms and pardoning January 6 protesters, he faced skepticism from some in the crowd. Trump's efforts to win over libertarians come as Joe Biden campaigns for re-election, with swing states becoming increasingly important.
Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips Suspends 2024 Democratic Primary Campaign and Endorses Joe Biden

Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips Suspends 2024 Democratic Primary Campaign and Endorses Joe Biden

Broke On: Wednesday, 06 March 2024 Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips has suspended his 2024 Democratic primary campaign and endorsed President Joe Biden after failing to gain traction among voters.

Trump and DeSantis Clash at Florida GOP Summit

Broke On: Saturday, 04 November 2023 Former President Donald Trump criticized Florida Governor Ron DeSantis at the Florida GOP summit, likening him to a 'wounded falling bird'. DeSantis, in his speech, did not mention Trump but highlighted his conservative policy wins in Florida. Trump announced the endorsement of seven Florida state lawmakers, five of whom had previously endorsed DeSantis.