Jon Levine

Jon Levine is a political reporter known for his coverage of city, state, and national politics. He has worked on significant stories including Hunter Biden and the 2020 presidential election. Prior to his current role, he worked as a media reporter for TheWrap and Mediaite, with his work featured on CNN.com, The Atlantic, and the Chronicle of Higher Education. Levine is a native New Yorker.

Biography:  https://nypost.com/author/jon-levine/

76%

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

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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

82%

Examples:

  • Chad C. Pecknold states that President Biden is more committed to progressive faith than Catholicism.
  • Critics say Democrats will capitalize on the change of the TikTok ban.
  • Democrats rely on TikTok for outreach to younger voters.
  • Karoline Leavitt states that Trump's statement about the administration's years-long assault on Christianity is exaggerated.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Not mentioned any specific conflict of interest.

Contradictions

92%

Examples:

  • President Biden regularly uses TikTok to interact with young voters and his campaign account has over 300,000 followers.
  • The TikTok ban bill allows TikTok nine months to divest from Chinese-owned parent company ByteDance or face a ban in the United States with the timeframe extendable up to a year at the president's discretion.

Deceptions

46%

Examples:

  • The article falsely states that President Biden has been accused of being too senile or responsible for mishandling classified documents.
  • The article falsely states that some suggest improving the makeup and lighting at public appearances for President Biden.
  • The article implies that President Biden has declared Easter Sunday as Transgender Day of Visibility when he simply proclaimed it to fall on that day.

Recent Articles

President Biden Signs Bill to Sell or Ban TikTok in US: Creators and Politicians React

President Biden Signs Bill to Sell or Ban TikTok in US: Creators and Politicians React

Broke On: Saturday, 27 April 2024 President Biden signed a bill requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban in the US, sparking controversy among creators and politicians. Seven TikTok creators accused Biden of hypocrisy for continuing campaign use while signing the bill, arguing it would devastate their businesses. Democrats secured an extension for using TikTok as is until January 2023, allowing continued political outreach.
President Biden Declares Easter Sunday as Transgender Day of Visibility, Sparking Controversy

President Biden Declares Easter Sunday as Transgender Day of Visibility, Sparking Controversy

Broke On: Sunday, 31 March 2024 President Biden declared Easter Sunday as Transgender Day of Visibility, sparking controversy among some who believed it should be solely dedicated to celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The White House responded by stating that they were following tradition and did not intend to offend anyone.
President Biden's Handling of Classified Documents Under Scrutiny Amid Mental Health Concerns

President Biden's Handling of Classified Documents Under Scrutiny Amid Mental Health Concerns

Broke On: Saturday, 10 February 2024 President Biden is facing criticism from both Democrats and Republicans over his handling of classified documents. A special counsel report released by Robert Hur found that the president had diminished mental faculties, leading to concerns about his ability to handle sensitive information. However, many politicians are defending Biden's memory and insisting that he is sharp mentally.
Elise Stefanik: Top Candidate for Trump's Running Mate?

Elise Stefanik: Top Candidate for Trump's Running Mate?

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Elise Stefanik, a Harvard-educated 39-year-old former moderate who has risen in House leadership while aggressively supporting Trump, is reportedly the top candidate for Donald Trump's running mate. Despite their close relationship and her reliability as a supporter during his time as president, there are concerns about her lack of experience and qualifications to hold such an important role.