Samantha Waldenberg

Samantha Waldenberg is a producer at CNN, where she covers the White House. She joined CNN in 2018 and has worked with various teams across the network. Prior to her current role, she served as a news associate and graphics producer. Waldenberg studied journalism at the University of Maryland, College Park.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/samantha-waldenberg

80%

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

90%

Examples:

  • The author occasionally includes biases, such as describing Sen. Katie Britt's graphic depiction of a woman's story during the Republican response to the State of the Union address.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • There are no clear conflicts of interest identified for the author.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In one article, there is a contradiction regarding the presence of former President Barack Obama at a state dinner. The author mentions both his attendance and his absence in different parts of the text.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The author presents Sen. Katie Britt's story as an example of President Joe Biden's failed immigration policies, but it appears that the senator may have misrepresented the woman's experience.

Recent Articles

White House State Dinner: President Biden Welcomes Kenyan Leader William Ruto with Star-Studded Guest List

White House State Dinner: President Biden Welcomes Kenyan Leader William Ruto with Star-Studded Guest List

Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 In a significant moment for Kenya, the White House hosted its first state dinner for an African leader since 2008, welcoming Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel. The event featured surprise guests like former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle, as well as star-studded entertainment. President Biden acknowledged the strong respect America holds for Kenya and expressed commitment to building ties with Africa, while also showcasing diplomatic skills and strengthening alliances.
Senator Katie Britt's State of the Union Response Met with Criticism and Controversy

Senator Katie Britt's State of the Union Response Met with Criticism and Controversy

Broke On: Sunday, 10 March 2024 Senator Katie Britt's State of the Union response has been met with criticism for her delivery and a lie she made regarding a sex trafficking victim. The New Abnormal team from The Daily Beast questions whether someone in the room intentionally set her up to fail, while Talking Point Memo journalist Jonathan M. Katz found that the story Britt referenced did not take place during Biden's time as president or vice president.