Greg Sargent
Greg Sargent is a staff writer at The New Republic, where he covers politics and democracy. Prior to joining The New Republic, Sargent was a reporter at Politico and The Daily Beast. He has also written for The Atlantic and Slate. In his reporting, Sargent often focuses on the impact of conservative policies on American democracy and the role of political extremism in society.
Biography:
https://newrepublic.com/authors/greg-sargent
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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
82%
Examples:
- The author consistently portrays a strong conservative slant in their reporting, often highlighting the radical views of right-wing justices and their impact on American democracy.
- The author frequently uses strong language to describe those who participated in the insurrection, dehumanizing them and contributing to a negative narrative about Trump supporters.
Conflicts of Interest
90%
Examples:
- The author has a clear conflict of interest in reporting on the Republican Party and its actions related to the Jan. 6 insurrection, as they are a staff writer for The New Republic which is known for its liberal leanings.
Contradictions
75%
Examples:
- In one article, the author states that five right-wing Supreme Court justices could potentially grant Trump immunity from prosecution for his actions related to Jan. 6. In another article, they express doubt that this will actually happen.
- The author contradicts themselves in their reporting on Mike Johnson's meeting with Trump, implying that it was about election integrity when it was actually about January 6th.
Deceptions
70%
Examples:
- In one article, the author claims that people are obsessed with election integrity everywhere he goes but fails to provide any evidence or context for this claim. This is deceptive because there is no basis in reality for such a statement.
- The author uses misleading language in their title to imply that Mike Johnson's speech was about Ukraine aid when it was actually about supporting the pro-Ukraine position.
Recent Articles
Justice Amy Coney Barrett Probes Idaho Abortion Ban and Trump's Immunity Claim in Supreme Court Hearings
Broke On: Saturday, 27 April 2024Justice Amy Coney Barrett questioned the legality of Idaho's strict abortion ban and former President Donald Trump's claims of immunity during recent Supreme Court hearings. Her probing questions highlighted her ability to navigate complex legal issues, as she staked out a position between conservative and progressive blocs. The court is expected to rule on these cases in due course. Trump and Johnson Announce Legislation to Prevent Noncitizens from Voting in Federal Elections
Broke On: Saturday, 13 April 2024Former President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson plan to introduce legislation preventing noncitizens from voting in federal elections, despite rare occurrences of undocumented immigrants casting votes due to strict identification requirements and legal consequences. The announcement comes after a joint press conference at Mar-a-Lago where the two men raised baseless claims about hundreds of thousands of votes being cast by noncitizens in future elections.