Josh Wingrove

Josh Wingrove is a politics reporter for Bloomberg News, covering the US election campaign. He was previously based in London where he wrote about Brexit and other European issues. He has also reported from China on topics ranging from trade to tech. He joined Bloomberg News in 2016 after working as a freelance journalist for various publications including The Guardian, The Times and Reuters. He is based in Washington DC where he covers the White House and Congress. He has interviewed key figures such as former President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. He has also reported on major events such as the impeachment trial of Trump, the coronavirus pandemic and the protests over racial injustice. He is a graduate of Oxford University where he studied history. He was born in London and grew up in New Zealand.

Biography:  https://www.bloomberg.com/authors/ASLqWCO-Zh4/josh-wingrove

54%

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

75%

Examples:

  • The article is biased in favor of Biden and his policies on manufacturing revival.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author may have a conflict of interest as he works for Bloomberg Media, which is owned by Michael Bloomberg.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • The article contains some deceptive practices such as exaggerating Biden's achievements and downplaying Trump's successes.

Recent Articles

President Biden Announces $3.3 Billion Infrastructure Grants To Rebuild Divided Communities Across The Country

President Biden Announces $3.3 Billion Infrastructure Grants To Rebuild Divided Communities Across The Country

Broke On: Thursday, 14 March 2024 President Joe Biden announced $3.3 billion in infrastructure grants to connect communities divided by transportation infrastructure and improve accessibility, air quality, and fresh food options. The announcement was made at a Boys and Girls Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.