MJ Lee

MJ Lee is a Senior White House correspondent for CNN. Lee began covering the White House for CNN in 2021. She has broken news on some of the Biden administration's most consequential policy decisions, including related to the Israel-Hamas war, the nationwide baby formula shortage, the White House's student loan debt forgiveness plan and public health emergencies like monkeypox and COVID. She has traveled abroad on Biden's key foreign trips, covering the president's relationship with world leaders and his position on the global stage. Before joining CNN in 2015, Lee was a finance and politics reporter at Politico.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/mj-lee

82%

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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

95%

Examples:

  • Devastating headlines casting doubt on Biden's political future have been unavoidable in the White House.
  • Many inside the White House are gripped with anxiety and unease about whether Biden will continue his reelection campaign.
  • More than a handful of House Democratic ranking members called for Biden to step aside as president.
  • President Joe Biden's political future is uncertain after a disastrous debate performance on June 27, 2022.
  • Six Democratic congressmen, including Adam Smith, have publicly urged Biden to step aside, arguing the party needs a 'stronger messenger'
  • Speculation about who could replace Biden in the presidential election has increased, with Vice-President Kamala Harris gaining notable support.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • President Biden announced a peace plan to end the conflict in Gaza.
  • The United States and 16 other countries whose citizens were taken hostage are setting to release a joint statement calling on Israel and Hamas to come to an agreement on the most recent ceasefire and hostages proposal.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • A White House official adds when Biden was seen by his doctor after the debate, it was a 'brief check', not a 'physical.'
  • CNN - President Joe Biden was examined by his physician in the days following last week's CNN presidential debate, the White House tells CNN - despite the White House press secretary having said Wednesday that the president has had no medical exams since his February physical.

Recent Articles

DNC Sticks to Virtual Biden Nomination Amidst Calls for Traditional Roll Call and Concerns over Political Viability

DNC Sticks to Virtual Biden Nomination Amidst Calls for Traditional Roll Call and Concerns over Political Viability

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024 Amidst growing concerns over President Joe Biden's political viability following his debate performance against Donald Trump, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) is pushing forward with plans to virtually nominate him during the first week of August. Some Democrats have called for a traditional roll call at the in-person convention in Chicago later that month, but others argue that a virtual roll call is necessary to ensure ballot access and avoid legal challenges. The DNC made its final decision on virtual vote plans during a rules committee meeting on July 21, 2024.
White House Unease: Biden's Debate Performance Sparks Uncertainty Over His Political Future

White House Unease: Biden's Debate Performance Sparks Uncertainty Over His Political Future

Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024 Anxiety and unease grip the White House as President Biden's lackluster debate performance raises concerns about his reelection campaign, with some officials calling for a stronger candidate. Despite public statements of resolve, many are gripped with uncertainty due to negative headlines and doubts about Biden's fitness for office.
Hawaii Governor Josh Green Discusses Possible Biden Second Term Decision

Hawaii Governor Josh Green Discusses Possible Biden Second Term Decision

Broke On: Thursday, 04 July 2024 In August 2023, President Joe Biden met with Hawaii Gov. Josh Green after wildfires hit Maui. During the discussion, Green shared insights on Biden's potential second term decision-making process.
Biden Admits Need for More Sleep During Private Meeting with Governors

Biden Admits Need for More Sleep During Private Meeting with Governors

Broke On: Thursday, 04 July 2024 During a private meeting with Democratic governors at the White House on July 4, 2024, President Joe Biden acknowledged the need for more sleep and expressed a desire to avoid scheduling events after 8 p.m., following concerns about his age and mental fitness heightened by a disappointing debate performance against Donald Trump on June 27, 2024.
Biden's Peace Plan for Gaza: Reconstruction, Ceasefire, and Controversial Hostages Swap

Biden's Peace Plan for Gaza: Reconstruction, Ceasefire, and Controversial Hostages Swap

Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024 President Biden's peace plan for Gaza includes immediate relief efforts, such as housing and infrastructure reconstruction, with endorsements from Israel, Egypt, Qatar, and the G-7. However, Hamas' history of rejecting peace raises doubts about acceptance. The US and 16 countries urge both sides to agree on a ceasefire and hostage release. Israeli military operations will continue until resolution is reached.