Jonathan Lehrfeld

Jonathan Lehrfeld is a journalist who primarily covers military and defense issues. He is a staff writer and editor of the Early Bird Brief newsletter for Military Times, and his work often focuses on the US military's actions in the Middle East, particularly regarding conflicts with Iran-backed groups like the Houthis. His reporting frequently highlights successes of US military operations while sometimes overlooking potential contradictions or conflicts of interest. In addition to his work with Military Times, Lehrfeld has contributed to other publications such as Defense News and The Associated Press.

Biography:  https://www.militarytimes.com/author/jonathan-lehrfeld/

77%

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:
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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:

  • The author appears to have a slight pro-military bias in their reporting, often highlighting the successes of US military actions and downplaying any potential contradictions or conflicts of interest.

Conflicts of Interest

85%

Examples:

  • The author has not disclosed any potential conflicts of interest in their reporting on the military.

Contradictions

83%

Examples:

  • The author has reported on Houthi attacks without acknowledging potential reasons for the recent lack of aggression by the Houthis, such as deterrence by American air defense systems or a need to restock their arsenal.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • The author has not explicitly misled readers, but they have omitted context for recent attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis on U.S.-owned commercial ships which experienced minor damages.

Recent Articles

Two Union Soldiers Posthumously Awarded Medal of Honor for Daring Train Hijacking during the American Civil War

Two Union Soldiers Posthumously Awarded Medal of Honor for Daring Train Hijacking during the American Civil War

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 In April 1862, Union soldiers Pvt. Philip G. Shadrach and Pvt. George D. Wilson hijacked a train named 'the General' outside Atlanta during the American Civil War, driving it north to sabotage Confederate supply lines for over 87 miles before being captured and executed. Their gallantry in this daring operation, known as The Great Locomotive Chase, was posthumously recognized with the Medal of Honor by President Joe Biden on July 3, 2024.
Houthis Claim Responsibility for Damaging Oil Tanker and Shooting Down US Drone in Red Sea

Houthis Claim Responsibility for Damaging Oil Tanker and Shooting Down US Drone in Red Sea

Broke On: Saturday, 27 April 2024 Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for damaging an oil tanker, MV Andromeda Star, and shooting down a US military drone in the Red Sea using naval missiles. The Houthis have increased their attacks against shipping and military targets in response to Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza.
Houthi Rebels Launch Attacks on Israel and Ship in Gulf of Aden, Wounding Sailor

Houthi Rebels Launch Attacks on Israel and Ship in Gulf of Aden, Wounding Sailor

Broke On: Friday, 23 February 2024 On February 23, 2024, Houthi rebels in Yemen launched attacks on Israel and a ship traveling through the Gulf of Aden. Two missiles were fired at a Palau-flagged cargo ship named Islander, causing it to catch fire and injuring one sailor.