Peter Wade

Peter Wade is a politics writer and social media specialist at Rolling Stone. Before joining Rolling Stone, Wade was a social media producer at Fast Company. He has written for Esquire, Fast Company, and more. With primary focus on political topics and the impact of social media in politics, Peter's work provides unique insights into the world of politics and digital communication.

Biography:  https://www.rollingstone.com/author/peter-wade/

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:
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:

  • The article highlights Trump's change of mind about banning TikTok, suggesting that he is inconsistent in his positions.
  • The article mentions that Trump's TikTok account gained millions of views and followers, which may imply a focus on personal gain rather than genuine interest in the platform.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author works for Rolling Stone, a publication known for its critical coverage of politics and politicians.

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • The article mentions that Biden's campaign is on TikTok despite Trump signing legislation to ban the app.
  • The article states that Trump once tried to ban TikTok but later joined the platform himself, showing a contradictory stance.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • The article mentions that Trump's TikTok account gained nearly two million followers in less than a day, while Biden's campaign has significantly fewer followers. This comparison may be misleading as it does not consider the time frame or other factors.
  • The article suggests that Trump's TikTok account would only help Facebook, which he blames for his election loss. This statement could be seen as deceptive because it implies a conspiracy without providing concrete evidence.

Recent Articles

Former President Trump Makes Surprise Appearance at UFC Match Amid TikTok Controversy after New York Conviction

Former President Trump Makes Surprise Appearance at UFC Match Amid TikTok Controversy after New York Conviction

Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024 Former President Trump made a surprise appearance at a UFC match in New Jersey two days after his felony conviction, greeted by cheers and a new TikTok account that gained 2 million followers. Despite past efforts to ban TikTok due to its Chinese parent company, Trump argued against it and attended the event with CEO Dana White.