William Vaillancourt
William Vaillancourt William Vaillancourt has written for The Progressive, The Independent and Washington Monthly, among other places. The digital daily newsletter By providing your information, you agree to our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. Most Popular You might also like event.pensiemedia-user=1234567890 abe@example.com is now attending an event. To attend, you need to be invited by a member of the host organization. Learn more HERE. For assistance, contact your corporate administrator. Notifications Close privacy/terms of use policyPensie Media Corporation (PMC) uses first and third-party technologies to enable PMC and third-parties to collect information about you and your interactions with our sites and services (including clicks, cursor movements and screen recordings). Learn more HERE. By continuing to use our sites or services, you agree to our Terms of Use (including the class action waiver and arbitration provisions) and Privacy Policy, which have recently changed.
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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:
- The author portrays Trump in a positive light by mentioning his perfect score on mental competency tests while criticizing Haley’s response as 'stream-of-consciousness blather'.
- The author uses language that dehumanizes Nikki Haley and Taylor Swift.
Conflicts of Interest
100%
Examples:
- The article states that Donald Trump fully embraced the conspiracy floating around on right-wing media about Taylor Swift and the Super Bowl.
- The article states that Nikki Haley asked Donald Trump 'Why won’t you debate Nikki Haley?' during a faux CNN town hall event in South Carolina, which is next in line in the primary calendar. However, this statement is false as it misrepresents what was actually said by Nikki Haley.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- Haley suggested that Trump might need a mental competency test after his confused response
- Trump mistakenly referred to Haley as ‘The woman who was in charge of security on Jan. 6! It’s Nancy Pelosi!’
- Trump said women should never run our economy and are terrible with money, referring to E. Jean Carroll lawsuit
Deceptions
50%
Examples:
- The article states that Ayo Edebiri directed a question to Nikki Haley about the main cause of the Civil War and whether it starts with an 'S' and ends in a 'LAVERY'. However, this statement is false as there is no evidence to suggest that Ayo Edebiri asked such a question.
- The article states that Donald Trump responded to Nikki Haleys question with 'Oh my God, it's her: The woman who was in charge of security on Jan. 6! It's Nancy Pelosi!' However, this statement is false as it misrepresents what was actually said by Donald Trump.
- The article states that Nikki Haley asked Donald Trump 'Why won’t you debate Nikki Haley?' during a faux CNN town hall event in South Carolina, which is next in line in the primary calendar. However, this statement is false as it misrepresents what was actually said by Nikki Haley.
- The article states that The Independent reported that Joe Biden had a secret plan to pack the Supreme Court with liberal judges. However, this statement is false as it misrepresents what was actually said by Joe Biden.
Recent Articles
Biden and Netanyahu Tensions Escalate as Biden Considered Dropping Out of Race; Trump and Zelenskyy Agree to Meet for Ukraine Peace Talks
Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024In July 2024, tensions between US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu came to light over Biden's upcoming speech to Congress. Meanwhile, Trump held a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, agreeing to schedule a personal meeting for peace negotiations amid ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. 
Trump Challenges Biden to Debate and Golf Match at Doral Resort: Who Will Accept?
Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024During a campaign rally in Miami on July 10, 2024, Former President Donald Trump challenged President Joe Biden to a man-to-man debate and an 18-hole golf match at his Doral resort. Trump offered $1 million to charity if he lost. Biden dismissed the debate proposal as not serious and focused on his agenda. Trump introduced his youngest son, Barron, and there were rumors about Marco Rubio becoming Trump's running mate. Heritage Foundation Proposes Second American Revolution: Dismantling the Federal Government and Weaponizing the DOJ
Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024The Heritage Foundation's Kevin Roberts proposes a 'second American Revolution,' with plans to dismantle aspects of the federal government and weaponize the Department of Justice under Trump. The proposal includes overhauling reproductive rights and eliminating diversity-related terms in federal laws. Critics argue these statements should be taken with skepticism due to potential biases in reporting. Neighbor Dispute: Timeline of Events Surrounding Upside-Down American Flag Incident at Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's Home
Broke On: Monday, 15 February 2021Neighbor dispute leads to controversy over timeline of events and accuracy of statements regarding Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito flying an upside-down American flag in Fairfax County, Virginia. Conflicting accounts exist regarding the cause and timing of the incident. 
Nikki Haley Takes on Donald Trump in SNL Cold Open: Why Won't He Debate Me?
Broke On: Sunday, 04 February 2024Nikki Haley, a Republican presidential candidate, appeared on SNL to ask Donald Trump why he refuses to debate her. During the cold open of SNL's platforming Nikki Haley segment, she asked him if he needs money and whether or not the main cause of the Civil War was slavery.
