Aaron Pellish,

Aaron Pellish is a journalist for CNN based in Washington, DC. He covers politics and military affairs.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/23/politics/air-force-general-officer-conviction/index.html

78%

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:

  • He called for an independent special counsel to investigate potential abuse of prosecutorial discretion
  • He questioned whether political objectives led to harsh treatment of defendants
  • RFK Jr. raised the possibility that January 6 was not a true insurrection

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • He also endorsed Trump, the projected victor of the Iowa caucuses.
  • RFK Jr. is running for president as an independent and has received support from a super PAC that may be in violation of campaign finance laws.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • The DNC alleges that American Values and Team Kennedy are required to coordinate their ballot access efforts by American Values and therefore the group’s support runs afoul of campaign finance laws.
  • The DNC complaint alleges that the super PAC is coordinating its activity with Mr. Kennedy Jr.’s signature-gathering efforts, which are necessary for him to qualify for several state’s presidential ballots as an independent candidate.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • He questioned whether political objectives led to harsh treatment of defendants
  • RFK Jr. raised the possibility that January 6 was not a true insurrection
  • The article raises the possibility that January 6th was not a true insurrection when there is overwhelming evidence to suggest otherwise.

Recent Articles

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Investigating Prosecutorial Discretion in January 6 Cases if Elected President

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Investigating Prosecutorial Discretion in January 6 Cases if Elected President

Broke On: Friday, 05 April 2024 Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an independent presidential candidate, has vowed to investigate whether prosecutorial discretion was abused for political ends in cases related to the January 6 Capitol riot if elected president. He also distanced himself from a fundraising email describing Jan. 6 defendants as 'activists'. In his statement on Friday, Kennedy clarified that he is against the weaponization of government and believes some January 6 prisoners might be activists wrongly imprisoned.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Independent Presidential Campaign and Super PAC Face Allegations of Collusion on Ballot Access Effort Violating Federal Campaign Finance Laws by DNC

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Independent Presidential Campaign and Super PAC Face Allegations of Collusion on Ballot Access Effort Violating Federal Campaign Finance Laws by DNC

Broke On: Saturday, 10 February 2024 Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent presidential campaign and the super PAC supporting him are facing allegations of collusion on a ballot access effort in violation of federal campaign finance laws by the Democratic National Committee (DNC). The DNC claims that American Values 2024, a super PAC backing Kennedy's candidacy, is coordinating its activity with his campaign. This includes submitting draft signature petitions for state approval and turning them into completed forms to get Kennedy on the ballot in at least seven states including swing states like Georgia, Arizona and Michigan.
Vivek Ramaswamy Suspends 2024 Presidential Campaign, Endorses Trump

Vivek Ramaswamy Suspends 2024 Presidential Campaign, Endorses Trump

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 January 2024 Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate, has suspended his campaign for the 2024 election after finishing fourth in Iowa's leadoff caucuses. He formally endorsed former President Donald Trump on Monday night.