Alex Horton

Alex Horton is a national security reporter for The Washington Post with a focus on the U.S. military. With experience as an Army infantryman in Iraq and previous employment at Stars and Stripes, Alex brings unique insights to his reporting. However, this background may also raise questions about potential conflicts of interest when covering stories related to the military. His work often involves investigating civil-military relations, national defense strategies, and the use of force abroad. In addition to his journalistic pursuits, Alex has been recognized for his contributions with two Pulitzer Prizes.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/alex-horton/

82%

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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

92%

Examples:

  • The biography highlights Alex's background as an Army infantryman without mentioning potential conflicts of interest this might create when reporting on military-related topics.

Conflicts of Interest

65%

Examples:

  • The biography mentions Alex's previous employment at Stars and Stripes, which could potentially raise questions about conflicts of interest when reporting on the U.S. military.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In the article about the Navy SEALs mission, there is a contradiction regarding the details of the operation and how the weapons were recovered. The initial report stated that both SEALs were swept away by powerful swells, but later it was mentioned that an initial analysis indicates that weapons match those used by Houthis in Yemen to target merchant ships according to U.S. military statement.

Deceptions

90%

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