Francis Wilkinson

Francis Wilkinson is an American journalist and political commentator. He currently serves as a columnist for Bloomberg Opinion, where he covers politics and the intersection of money and power. His articles often focus on the influence of Trumpism on the Republican Party, gun control issues, and the impact of political decisions on everyday Americans. Wilkinson has a talent for distilling complex political issues into clear, concise analyses that engage readers with varied political views.

Biography:  https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/authors/AQdiN7TnCuY/frank-wilkinson

73%

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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

76%

Examples:

  • a strong measure of how completely Trumpism now defines the Republican Party
  • In its basic dishonesty and subversion of the public interest
  • LaPierre and cronies allegedly used membership dues to fund luxurious travel and shopping sprees.
  • the episode is a strong measure of how completely Trumpism now defines the Republican Party.
  • The NRA has allegedly used membership dues like a private piggy bank

Conflicts of Interest

93%

Examples:

  • LaPierre and cronies allegedly used membership dues to fund luxurious travel and shopping sprees.
  • The NRA has allegedly used membership dues like a private piggy bank
  • Wayne LaPierre Resigns: NRA Legacy Will Haunt America for Years to Come

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • The lectern was made available for viewing after a monthslong audit into its procurement and payment.
  • The purchase price included a $2,500 consulting fee.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • In its basic dishonesty and subversion of the public interest, however, the episode is a strong measure of how completely Trumpism now defines the Republican Party.
  • The report depicts a small-time, dimly comic routine

Recent Articles

New York Times and MSNBC Reveal Potential Legal Violations in Arkansas Governor's $19,000 Lectern Purchase

New York Times and MSNBC Reveal Potential Legal Violations in Arkansas Governor's $19,000 Lectern Purchase

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 April 2024 Two reports from the New York Times and MSNBC reveal potential violations of state laws in the purchase of a $19,000 lectern by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders' office last year. Irregularities include shredding documents, mishandling the process, and altering records. The Republican Party reimbursed the state after public scrutiny. The governor's office denies wrongdoing but may face investigation.
NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre Resigns Amid Corruption Trial

NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre Resigns Amid Corruption Trial

Broke On: Saturday, 06 January 2024 The 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.