Dylan Wells,

Dylan Wells is a campaign reporter at The Washington Post, where they cover campaigns and are part of the newsroom's efforts to engage younger and more diverse audiences both on- and off-platform. They previously worked for Usa Today, National Journal Hotline, and CNN. Wells graduated from the University of Chicago with a BA in political science.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/dylan-wells/

63%

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

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

7%

Examples:

  • The reporter also seems to favor Republicans in general, as seen in their coverage of Nikki Haley's announcement that she will vote for Trump in 2024.
  • The reporter appears to have a slight right-leaning bias, as evidenced by the quotes from Trump's rally and the positive mention of his endorsements. They also seem to focus on Democratic troubles and controversies.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

5%

Examples:

  • There is one notable contradiction found in the article about the Trump rally where they mention that the rally took place exactly one week after a gunman attempted to assassinate Trump, but then they also mention that Trump doubled down on his praise for leaders condemned as dictators by President Biden.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The reporter uses deceptive practices such as omitting key context in their reporting. For example, they omit the fact that Trump's praise for authoritarian leaders is despite being condemned by President Biden.
  • They also use misleading language when describing Trump's stance on voting, first mentioning 'one-day voting' before clarifying that he is okay with early voting as well.

Recent Articles

Trump and Vance Rally Together After Trump's Assassination Attempt: America First Ideology Takes Center Stage in Michigan

Trump and Vance Rally Together After Trump's Assassination Attempt: America First Ideology Takes Center Stage in Michigan

Broke On: Saturday, 20 July 2024 Former President Donald Trump and running mate J.D. Vance rally together in Michigan a week after Trump's assassination attempt, championing 'America First' ideology and advocating for cautious foreign policy. Thousands attend, marking Trump's first public appearance since attack.
Nikki Haley Announces Support for Trump in 2024 Presidential Election, Despite Past Rivalry and Biden Criticism

Nikki Haley Announces Support for Trump in 2024 Presidential Election, Despite Past Rivalry and Biden Criticism

Broke On: Wednesday, 22 May 2024 Former South Carolina Governor and UN Ambassador Nikki Haley endorsed former President Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential election during a speech at the Hudson Institute, despite their past primary rivalry. Haley criticized President Joe Biden's performance and expressed her belief that Trump is a better alternative. Their contentious history includes personal attacks, but Haley's support could help Trump unify the Republican party in certain areas.