Danny Hakim,
Danny Hakim is an investigative journalist at The New York Times, focusing on politics and legal matters. He has been covering the investigation into Donald Trump and his allies since it began following the 2020 election. His work has also delved into influential institutions such as the National Rifle Association and Hillsdale College. Prior to joining The Times, Hakim worked as a police reporter, financial reporter, and clerk at The Washington Post. He has been recognized with a Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News and was a finalist for the 2012 Pulitzer Prize in Investigative Reporting. As a Times journalist, he adheres to the standards of integrity outlined in The Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook and makes every effort to hear from all sides and learn as much as he can about the topics he writes about.
Biography:
https://www.nytimes.com/by/danny-hakim
74%
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 has a history of bias against Trump.
- The author uses language that dehumanizes Trump by calling him 'a man who told me one time, the only thing a woman can do for him is make him a sandwich'.
Conflicts of Interest
75%
Examples:
- Danny Hakim uses language that dehumanizes the NRA and its leaders by referring to them as 'extravagant' and 'luxurious'.
- The author has a history of reporting on political topics such as the National Rifle Association and Hillsdale College.
- They use quotes from sources who are critical of the NRA without providing any context or counter-argument, which is a form of monetary bias.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- John Frazer, the group’s corporate secretary and former general counsel, was also found to have violated their statutory obligations. (otherArticle)
- Judge Cohen did not impose restrictions on John Frazer, who still serves as corporate secretary (article)
- Wayne LaPierre, former NRA leader, banned from serving in a paid position for the NRA for the next ten years. (otherArticle)
- Wayne LaPierre is barred from serving as officer or director of the N.R.A for the next decade (article)
Deceptions
60%
Examples:
- The sentence 'In September, Ms. Wade’s lawyers said in a filing that she had 'recently learned' she had 'credit card statements showing that Mr. Wade purchased airline tickets for himself and Ms. Willis on April 25, 2023, for a trip from Atlanta to San Francisco, and on Oct. 4, 2022, for a trip to Miami.' presents Ms. Wade's lawyers as reliable sources when in reality their motivations are unclear.
- The sentence 'One of the parties to the divorce, Nathan Wade, is the lawyer whom Ms. Willis hired to manage the election interference case against Mr. Trump and his allies.' presents a false connection between Mr. Wade’s work on behalf of Ms. Willis in her capacity as district attorney and his personal relationship with her.
- The sentence 'While Mr. Roman initially provided no evidence of a relationship, a filing last week in the Wade divorce case included credit card statements showing that Mr. Wade purchased airline tickets for himself and Ms. Willis on April 25, 2023, for a trip from Atlanta to San Francisco, and on Oct. 4, 2022, for a trip to Miami.' presents the financial records of Mr. Wade as evidence of his relationship with Ms. Willis without providing any context or explanation.
Recent Articles
New York Judge Bans Wayne LaPierre from NRA for a Decade After Findings of Financial Mismanagement
Broke On: Tuesday, 30 July 2024A New York judge has banned Wayne LaPierre, the former CEO of the National Rifle Association (NRA), from employment with the organization for ten years following a lawsuit accusing him of financial mismanagement and causing $5.4 million in damages. Judge Joel Cohen also encouraged negotiations for reforms to improve governance practices within the NRA, which has faced recent financial challenges. 
Boris Epshteyn, Trump's Loyal Advisor, Pleads Not Guilty to Election Subversion Charges in Arizona
Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024Boris Epshteyn, a close adviser to former President Trump, pleaded not guilty on June 18th, 2024 to election subversion charges in Arizona. The indictment accuses him of being part of a scheme involving fake electors voting for Trump and preventing the lawful transfer of the presidency. Epshteyn is considered one of Trump's most loyal advisers and was charged alongside former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, former Trump attorneys Rudy Giuliani, John Eastman, and Christina Bobb. Former Trump Officials Meadows and Roman Charged with Submitting False Elector Paperwork in Arizona
Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and Trump 2020 Election Day operations director Michael Roman face criminal charges for allegedly submitting false elector paperwork to Congress in an attempt to overturn Biden's win in Arizona. Eleven Arizona Republicans submitted the fraudulent documents, while Roman is also accused of working with Trump lawyers Rudy Giuliani and Boris Epshteyn on similar schemes in six other states. This marks the second state where Meadows faces criminal charges for his conduct after the 2020 election, following Georgia. 
Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani and 14 Allies Charged with Election Interference in Arizona
Broke On: Saturday, 18 May 2024Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and 14 other Trump allies were charged with conspiracy, fraud, and forgery in Arizona on May 21, 2024, for their roles in attempting to overturn the 2020 election results. The group is accused of keeping Trump in power after his loss by interfering with the democratic process. Giuliani faces similar charges in Georgia and could face up to $30,000 in bonds combined for both cases. 
Former Trump Lawyer John Eastman Pleads Not Guilty to Charges in Arizona's Fake Elector Case
Broke On: Friday, 17 May 2024Former Trump lawyer John Eastman, who devised a strategy to challenge Joe Biden's win in Arizona's 2020 election, pleaded not guilty on Friday to conspiracy, fraud, and forgery charges. Eastman is the first person charged in Arizona's 'fake elector' case. He denies any involvement in the election litigation or legislative hearings and is confident of exoneration. 
Fani Willis's Personal Relationship with Nathan Wade at Issue in Trump Election Interference Case Hearing
Broke On: Sunday, 18 February 2024A hearing in the election interference case against former President Donald Trump is set for this week, with Fani Willis facing misconduct allegations. Judge Scott McAfee denied her bid to toss out a subpoena for her testimony at the hearing on Thursday, stating that disqualification can occur if evidence demonstrates an actual conflict or appearance of one. The hearings delved into intimate personal and financial details, as well as what constitutes a conflict of interest. Fani Willis Denies Wrongdoing in Hiring of Nathan Wade for Georgia Election Subversion Case Prosecution Team
Broke On: Friday, 16 February 2024Fani Willis denied any wrongdoing or conflict of interest in her hiring of Nathan Wade for the prosecution team in the Georgia election subversion case against Donald Trump and 14 allies. She also revealed using cash for reimbursements instead of keeping records, which was triggered by allegations that she had a romantic relationship with Wade. 
The Controversial NRA: Allegations of Corruption and Misuse of Funds
Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024The NRA, a nonprofit advocating for gun owners' rights, has faced controversy and legal battles over corruption allegations. Recent calls seek to reform or dissolve the organization. 
Fani Willis Accused of Affair with Lawyer Nathan Wade Amid Trump Investigation
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 January 2024Fani Willis, the Fulton County district attorney leading a grand jury investigation into former President Donald Trump and his allies for election interference in Georgia's 2020 presidential race, has been accused of having an affair with Nathan Wade, one of her lawyers on the case. The accusations have roiled the investigation and raised questions about potential conflicts of interest.