Toluse Olorunnipa

Toluse Olorunnipa is the White House Bureau Chief of The Washington Post and the co-author of 'His Name is George Floyd,' winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Nonfiction. He joined The Post in 2019 and has covered the last three presidents. Previously, he spent five years at Bloomberg News, where he reported on politics and policy from Washington and Florida. Toluse, also known as 'Tolu,' has reported from five continents and more than 30 countries as part of the presidential press corps. He started his career at the Miami Herald. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @ToluseO; Instagram: toluse_olorunnipa

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/toluse-olorunnipa/

81%

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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

79%

Examples:

  • Anxious Democrats fear Biden's weak showing in polls and halting public appearances could pave the way for Donald Trump's return to the White House, a prospect some have described as an existential threat to the country's democracy.
  • On Wednesday, Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) became the first senator to publicly call on Biden to step aside.
  • Several Democratic aides and lawmakers, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss private deliberations, said they see the news conference as the first real test of Biden's cognitive abilities since the June 27 debate.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Previously, he spent five years at Bloomberg News, where he reported on politics and policy from Washington and Florida.
  • The author has covered the last three presidents.

Contradictions

81%

Examples:

  • Barack Obama laid out the stakes of the upcoming election in his speech.
  • Obama says Biden faces a heart-wrenching crisis which implies he has not been able to solve problems during his time in office.

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • Obama says Biden faces a heart-wrenching crisis which implies he has not been able to solve problems during his time in office.
  • The author uses emotional language such as 'blast' and 'mockery'
  • The title of the article implies that all three presidents are against Trump.

Recent Articles

Biden to Face Press for First Time Since Controversial Debate Amidst Mental Acuity Concerns

Biden to Face Press for First Time Since Controversial Debate Amidst Mental Acuity Concerns

Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024 President Joe Biden holds first solo press event since debate, facing pressure over mental acuity during high-stakes news conference at NATO summit. Allies assure voters of his readiness to answer questions from press corps.
President Biden Welcomes Kenyan Leader William Ruto, Announces Kenya as Non-NATO Ally: A New Chapter in US-Kenya Relations

President Biden Welcomes Kenyan Leader William Ruto, Announces Kenya as Non-NATO Ally: A New Chapter in US-Kenya Relations

Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 President Biden welcomes Kenyan leader William Ruto to the US, marking a new era in US-Kenya relations. Biden promises to visit Africa in 2023 and designates Kenya as a non-NATO ally, strengthening security ties. The state dinner brings together over 450 guests, including Obama and prominent figures. Despite criticism from the Congressional Black Caucus, the visit is expected to deepen US-Kenya ties and further strengthen Africa's global role.
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Interrupt Biden's Fundraiser with Obama and Clinton, Acknowledge Self-Determination for Palestinians

Pro-Palestinian Protesters Interrupt Biden's Fundraiser with Obama and Clinton, Acknowledge Self-Determination for Palestinians

Broke On: Friday, 29 March 2024 Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted President Joe Biden's fundraiser featuring former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, causing frustration from the presidents on stage. The frequent protests drew signs that read 'Stop funding Israeli occupation,' 'stop supporting apartheid in Palestine,' and 'Israel is a terrorist state.' Despite speaking out against the protesters, Obama and Clinton acknowledged Biden's commitment to Palestinian self-determination.