Molly Olmstead

Molly Olmstead is a journalist who covers politics and policy for Slate. She focuses on the intersection of right-wing politics, social issues, and culture. Her work often examines the impact of political events and figures on American society.

Biography:  https://slate.com/author/molly-olmstead

72%

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

88%

Examples:

  • The author portrays Trump as a hero to pro-life voters while downplaying the severity of his stance on abortion.
  • The author presents Trump's response as a shrewd political move rather than a genuine attempt at finding common ground on this contentious issue.
  • The author uses language such as 'radicals' which dehumanizes those who hold pro-choice views.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

  • The author has a history of portraying Trump in a positive light.
  • The author's articles often focus on right-wing politics and figures.

Contradictions

96%

Examples:

  • Given that President Joe Biden's debate performance on Thursday was so disastrous that the public reaction was to ask if the party could bail on their nominee.
  • Joe Biden announced he had COVID-19 on social media about an hour after the news was made public.
  • Trump focused on Joe Biden's policies rather than directly addressing his debate performance.

Deceptions

31%

Examples:

  • Definitely kind of funny!
  • It's Astonishing What Trump didn't say After the Debate.
  • Trump at one point said that he was for exceptions like Reagan on the issue of abortion but then later stated that he wanted to get something where people were happy. This statement is deceptive because it implies that Trump's stance on abortion is more moderate than it actually is.

Recent Articles

President Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19: Impact on Campaign and Political Statements Against Trump and Musk

President Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19: Impact on Campaign and Political Statements Against Trump and Musk

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024 President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on July 17, 2024, forcing him to cancel a campaign event and potentially sideline him during the conclusion of Donald Trump's nominating convention. The diagnosis came amidst growing calls from allies for Biden to drop out due to concerns about his ability to defeat Trump. Biden used his diagnosis as an opportunity to make a political statement against Elon Musk and Trump, posting a dig on social media. Despite health and campaigning challenges, Biden remains committed to continuing his duties fully while self-isolating in Delaware.
Trump Criticizes Biden's Policies at Chesapeake Rally: 'Ask Yourself if America Can Survive Four More Years'

Trump Criticizes Biden's Policies at Chesapeake Rally: 'Ask Yourself if America Can Survive Four More Years'

Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 Former President Trump, 82, criticized President Biden's destructive policies during a rally in Chesapeake, Virginia on June 28, 2024. He urged voters to replace Biden with him and promised to protect America from missile attacks by building an 'iron dome.' Trump was endorsed by Governor Glenn Youngkin and Senate candidate Hung Cao at the event.
Trump's Town Hall: Exceptions for Abortion in Roe v. Wade

Trump's Town Hall: Exceptions for Abortion in Roe v. Wade

Broke On: Saturday, 13 January 2024 During a town hall event on Fox News, Trump acknowledged exceptions for the life of the mother, rape and incest in his stance on Roe v. Wade.