Josh Dawsey

Josh Dawsey is a political investigations and enterprise reporter with a focus on the White House. He has worked for The Washington Post since 2017, previously covering the White House for Politico and New York City Hall and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie for the Wall Street Journal. Dawsey's reporting covers primary topics such as political investigations, enterprise reporting, and relations between key political figures. He has been involved in uncovering conflicts of interest, biases, and deceptive practices within the political sphere.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/josh-dawsey/

89%

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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

88%

Examples:

  • Anger has risen in the GOP since Saturday's assassination attempt on Trump.
  • The tense confrontation lasted about four minutes, according to onlookers.

Conflicts of Interest

94%

Examples:

  • Allies brokered the meeting in hopes of a potential détente between the two men.
  • DeSantis has built a wide network of wealthy patrons whose assistance would be valuable in helping Trump try to close the gap,

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • But DeSantis has not campaigned for Trump or helped him since, and in fact has made backhanded criticisms of Trump.
  • DeSantis is widely loathed inside Trump's orbit, but the former president has shown a willingness to be forgiving and remarkably transactional when it benefits him.

Recent Articles

Senators Confront Secret Service Director over Trump Shooting Incident at RNC

Senators Confront Secret Service Director over Trump Shooting Incident at RNC

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024 During the Republican National Convention, senators Marsha Blackburn and John Barrasso confronted Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle over her agency's failure to prevent an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The incident occurred at Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum as Cheatle tried to leave after being questioned by other senators.
Trump Faces Closing Arguments in Hush Money Trial as He Continues Fundraising for Presidential Campaign

Trump Faces Closing Arguments in Hush Money Trial as He Continues Fundraising for Presidential Campaign

Broke On: Tuesday, 28 May 2024 The Trump hush money trial enters its final phase with closing arguments and jury instructions scheduled for May 28, 2024. Donald Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in Manhattan criminal court. Prosecutors will summarize evidence presented during the four-week trial before Judge Juan M. Merchan instructs the jury on the law.
Former Rivals Trump and DeSantis Unite for Friendly Fundraising Meeting in Miami

Former Rivals Trump and DeSantis Unite for Friendly Fundraising Meeting in Miami

Broke On: Sunday, 28 April 2024 Former President Trump and Governor DeSantis put aside their past differences for a friendly Miami breakfast, focusing on fundraising efforts for Trump's 2024 campaign against Biden.