Danny Hakim
Danny Hakim is an investigative journalist at The New York Times, focusing primarily on politics. He has reported extensively on the prosecution of Donald Trump and his allies in Georgia and other states, as well as influential institutions such as the National Rifle Association and Hillsdale College. Before joining The Times, Hakim worked as a reporter for the Greenville News and a financial reporter for SmartMoney.com. He has been with The Times since 2000 and was part of the team that won the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News on the sex scandal that led to the resignation of Governor Eliot Spitzer. Hakim's reporting has taken him to 18 countries, and he adheres to The Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook standards. He can be contacted at hakim@nytimes.com.
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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:
- In one article, the author claims that Wayne LaPierre's resignation from the NRA was due to health reasons when it is clear from other sources that he faced a corruption trial and legal battle with New York's attorney general.
- The author has a history of reporting on political topics with a focus on investigations.
Conflicts of Interest
75%
Examples:
- In one article, the author's claim about Wayne LaPierre's resignation from the NRA could be seen as a conflict of interest due to the potential impact on the reader's understanding of the situation.
- The author has not disclosed any potential conflicts of interest in their reporting.
Contradictions
80%
Examples:
- In one article, the author claims that Donald Trump's involvement in Georgia and other states' election interference was an isolated incident when there are indications of a broader pattern of behavior.
Deceptions
75%
Examples:
- In one article, the author deploys misleading information by claiming that Wayne LaPierre's resignation from the NRA was due to health reasons when it is clear from other sources that he faced a corruption trial and legal battle with New York's attorney general.
- The author has not provided sufficient context in some of their reporting, which may lead to confusion or misinterpretation by readers.
Recent Articles
Former Trump Allies Identified as Unindicted Co-Conspirators in Michigan's Election Interference Investigation
Broke On: Wednesday, 24 April 2024Former President Trump and several associates, including Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani, Jenna Ellis, and others, are identified as unindicted co-conspirators in Michigan's investigation into election interference during the 2020 presidential election. They allegedly participated in a scheme to appoint fake electors after Trump lost the state by approximately 155,000 votes. Charges have been brought against 15 individuals for being fake electors for Trump, while defense lawyers argue they were led astray by the Republican Party and Trump campaign. Investigations are ongoing in Georgia, Nevada, Arizona, and Wisconsin. 
NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre Resigns Amid Corruption Trial
Broke On: Saturday, 06 January 2024The NRA's longtime leader, Wayne LaPierre, has announced his resignation as executive vice president of the organization effective January 31st. This comes after a corruption trial in New York State where he is accused of gross negligence for allegedly diverting millions from the NRA for personal use.