Ben Metzner

Ben Metzner is a reporter known for his unique style and in-depth analysis of current events. He focuses primarily on political news and legal cases, particularly those involving high-profile individuals such as former President Donald Trump. Metzner's reporting often highlights conflicts of interest, biases, and deceptive practices in the world of politics and law. His articles are well-researched and provide a comprehensive understanding of the topics he covers.

Biography:  https://newrepublic.com/authors/ben-metzner

67%

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

79%

Examples:

  • The author has a tendency to include biased language in their reporting, such as referring to the Supreme Court justices as

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author frequently reports on cases involving conflicts of interest, such as the case of Donald Trump's hush money case in which his legal team is expected to file a lawsuit against Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • The author's articles often contain contradictory information, such as stating that Trump Media stock plummeted and two main investors were charged with insider trading while also mentioning that the value of a share in Trump's company has declined by more than half.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • The author occasionally uses deceptive practices in their reporting, such as implying that the Bloomberg Billionaires Index removed Trump from their list because he no longer qualifies as a billionaire due to his stock price drop.

Recent Articles

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry's Controversial New Laws: Ten Commandments in Schools, Abortion Ban, and Stricter Criminal Justice Measures

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry's Controversial New Laws: Ten Commandments in Schools, Abortion Ban, and Stricter Criminal Justice Measures

Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024 Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed controversial laws requiring Ten Commandments display in schools, restricting abortion rights, and enforcing stricter criminal justice measures. Critics argue these actions violate civil liberties and infringe upon personal freedoms.
TMTG Stock Loses More Than Half Its Value Since Going Public, Erasing All Gains

TMTG Stock Loses More Than Half Its Value Since Going Public, Erasing All Gains

Broke On: Thursday, 11 April 2024 Donald Trump's stock has lost more than half its value since going public, causing the company to lose about $2 billion in value. Mary Trump wrote that TMTG has been in a free fall since it went public with its share price dropping below half of its opening price on March 26 debut and erasing all gains since then.
Former President Donald Trump's Hush Money Trial Begins in Manhattan Courtroom

Former President Donald Trump's Hush Money Trial Begins in Manhattan Courtroom

Broke On: Tuesday, 09 April 2024 Former President Donald Trump's hush money trial is set to begin in a Manhattan courtroom on April 9, 2024. The case involves multiple criminal charges against the former president and stems from payments made to an adult film actress ahead of the 2016 election.