Matt Viser

Matt Viser is a White House reporter for The Washington Post. He joined the publication in October 2018 and has covered the midterms, the 2020 presidential election, and the Biden administration. Viser has won several awards for his reporting on the presidency and White House coverage, including the Gerald R. Ford Journalism Award and the Aldo Beckman Award from the White House Correspondents' Association. Prior to joining The Washington Post, he was the deputy chief of the Washington bureau for The Boston Globe, where he covered Congress, presidential campaigns in 2012 and 2016, and John Kerry's tenure as secretary of state. He can be reached for confidential news tips.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/matt-viser/

88%

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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

90%

Examples:

  • The author describes President Biden as a

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There are no conflicts of interest identified.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • The article contradicts itself when it states that the president noted it is highly unlikely Trump would be prosecuted before the election due to this decision, while also stating that the ruling may allow Trump to claim law-breaking was part of his presidential duties, potentially shielding him from criminal charges in federal and state courts.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The author uses language such as

Recent Articles

Biden's Interview with George Stephanopoulos: Addressing Concerns over Mental and Physical Fitness

Biden's Interview with George Stephanopoulos: Addressing Concerns over Mental and Physical Fitness

Broke On: Friday, 09 February 2024 Amidst renewed scrutiny over his mental and physical fitness, President Joe Biden grants an interview to ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos on July 5, 2024. The interview follows a previous one in 2020 that revived Biden's campaign during the Democratic primaries. This time around, it will cover his plans for the remainder of his presidency and address concerns over his condition.
Supreme Court Ruling: Former Presidents Protected from Prosecution During Office, Implications for Trump and Biden

Supreme Court Ruling: Former Presidents Protected from Prosecution During Office, Implications for Trump and Biden

Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 The US Supreme Court ruled that former presidents have significant protection from prosecution for their official acts while in office, potentially shielding Donald Trump from criminal charges. The decision sparked intense debate and raised questions about presidential powers and the balance of power in the US government. Joe Biden pledged to respect the ruling but accused Trump of assaulting democracy. Legal experts weigh in on the implications, with some arguing it sets a dangerous precedent.
Hunter Biden's Gun Charges: Potential 25-Year Prison Sentence and Political Implications

Hunter Biden's Gun Charges: Potential 25-Year Prison Sentence and Political Implications

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 May 2023 Hunter Biden faces up to 25 years in prison for three felony gun charges discovered in his brother's widow's truck in 2018. The high-profile trial, set for June 6th, has sparked debate over political motivation and fairness due to his last name. A plea deal was proposed but fell through.
President Biden's Claims About Classified Documents Undermined by Facts of Case, According to Elie Honig

President Biden's Claims About Classified Documents Undermined by Facts of Case, According to Elie Honig

Broke On: Sunday, 11 February 2024 President Biden's claims about classified documents have been undermined by the facts of this case, according to Elie Honig. While the Special Counsel's description of President Biden's memory loss is over-the-top and more colorful than necessary, it is relevant to the prosecutorial determination because a lot of Joe Biden's statements have been seriously undermined by the facts of this case.