John Ismay
John Ismay is a reporter for The New York Times covering the Pentagon with a focus on armed conflict and the defense industry. He spent about eight years as a bomb disposal technician in the U.S. Navy and has deployed overseas several times during his military service. His most formative experience was a deployment to northern Iraq during the 2007 troop surge with a counter-improvised explosive device unit, which inspired him to become a reporter in order to help the public better understand aspects of military operations that the Pentagon typically does not discuss. Ismay graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with a history degree in 1999 and earned a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University in 2014. He is especially attuned to issues involving confidential sources and handling of sensitive or classified information, adhering to the ethical journalism standards outlined in The New York Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
Bias
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- John Ismay has a strong focus on the Pentagon and armed conflict, often reporting on topics related to weapons and munitions. He frequently collaborates with colleagues from across the newsroom to provide in-depth coverage of military operations.
Conflicts of Interest
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- Ismay has a background as a bomb disposal technician in the U.S. Navy and spent about eight years serving in the military. This may potentially lead to conflicts of interest when reporting on topics related to the military and defense industry.
Contradictions
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- In an article about President Joe Biden awarding the Medal of Honor to two Union soldiers for their participation in the Great Locomotive Chase, Ismay contradicted himself by stating that the soldiers dressed in plain clothes and launched their mission in April, taking over a locomotive named 'the General' near Marietta. This information was not mentioned in previous reports.
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- Ismay has not shown any instances of deception in his reporting.
Recent Articles
Former President Trump Survives Assassination Attempt: Early Warning Signs and Security Lapses
Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024Former President Donald Trump came under fire during his July 19, 2024 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. U.S. Secret Service identified Thomas Matthew Crooks as a suspect with explosives in his car before the shooting occurred but failed to prevent him from approaching the venue due to misinformation and communication issues between law enforcement agencies. Crooks opened fire on Trump just minutes after local attendees alerted authorities, leaving many questioning the effectiveness of security measures. 
Former President Trump Survives Assassination Attempt at Pennsylvania Rally: One Firefighter Killed, Gunman Identified
Broke On: Sunday, 14 July 2024Former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally on July 13, 2024. One person, firefighter Corey Comperatore, was killed and two others critically injured. The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, carried an AR-15-type rifle and opened fire as Trump spoke. Explosives were found in Crooks' car and bomb-making materials at his home. The FBI is investigating this incident as an assassination attempt. 
Two Union Soldiers Posthumously Awarded Medal of Honor for Daring Train Hijacking during the American Civil War
Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024In 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.