Zachary Wolf

Zachary Wolf is a senior writer for CNN Politics who covers political analysis. He previously worked as an editor and producer for ABC News.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/z-byron-wolf

94%

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 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:

  • He uses inflammatory language such as 'American infamy' and compares Trump's actions to those of dictators like Adolf Hitler.
  • The author tends to present Trump in a positive light and Biden in a negative light.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • He also writes the What Matters newsletter, which may be influenced by corporate interests or political agendas.
  • The author may have a conflict of interest by working for CNN, a news outlet that is often criticized for being biased against Trump and his supporters.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • He cites polling data that suggests a majority of American voters do not mind if Trump tried to overturn the last election, which implies that he has significant support among certain groups in America.
  • The author contradicts himself by claiming that Biden commemorated January 6 as a day of American infamy while also implying that Trump is an attack on democracy.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • He exaggerates the impact of Trump's legal troubles and downplays the importance of Biden's prosecution by citing sources that are not credible or reliable.
  • The author uses deceptions such as omitting facts and evidence that contradict his claims.

Recent Articles

Joe Biden's Classified Information Retention: A Special Counsel Report Reveals Evidence of Sensitive Records on Military and Foreign Policy in Afghanistan

Joe Biden's Classified Information Retention: A Special Counsel Report Reveals Evidence of Sensitive Records on Military and Foreign Policy in Afghanistan

Broke On: Friday, 09 February 2024 Joe Biden has been accused of retaining and disclosing classified information as a private citizen, according to a special counsel report. Evidence shows that he retained sensitive government records about military and foreign policy in Afghanistan, which were implicated by intelligence sources.
Biden Warns Against Trump's Reelection After January 6th Capitol Riot

Biden Warns Against Trump's Reelection After January 6th Capitol Riot

Broke On: Saturday, 06 January 2024 President Biden warns against Trump's reelection after the January 6th Capitol riot, which he believes nearly lost America. He said that Trump's efforts to retake the White House in 2024 pose a grave threat to democracy and urged Americans not to support him again.

Joe Manchin's Retirement Sparks Speculation of 2024 Presidential Run

Broke On: Wednesday, 08 November 2023 Senator Joe Manchin III of West Virginia has announced his retirement, fueling rumors of a potential run for presidency in 2024. Manchin has been associated with No Labels, a centrist group considering a third-party candidate for president. Manchin plans to travel the country to see if there is interest in creating a movement to mobilize the middle and bring Americans together. His decision not to seek reelection could potentially give Republicans control of the Senate, depending on the outcome of the 2024 presidential election. Despite President Joe Biden's declining popularity, Democrats achieved significant victories in local elections across the United States.