Michael Daly

Michael Daly is an experienced journalist who covers politics, entertainment, and other relevant topics. He has a unique ability to provide insightful analysis of complex situations while maintaining a high level of readability for his audience. Daly's work often focuses on the Trump administration and its various legal battles, as well as the intersections of technology, politics, and social issues. His writing is characterized by thorough research, clear language, and a keen understanding of the subjects he covers.

Biography:  https://www.thedailybeast.com/author/michael-daly

76%

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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

84%

Examples:

  • David Pecker deflates as Trump hush-money trial testimony grinds ahead
  • Despite the infinity-Trump on the screen, he looked particularly solitary...
  • He looked worn and considerably less enamored with himself as he strode into the 15th floor courtroom.
  • Pecker testified that he learned in June 2016 that former Playboy Playmate Karen McDougal was seeking to sell a story of a nearly year-old affair with Trump.
  • The most damning thing he had to say about himself was that he engaged in 'checkbook journalism.'

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Another was particularly startling in the context of a Trump trial involving hush money for an adult film actress: 'Ted Cruz Shamed by Porn Star.'
  • A surreal distillation of reality show celebrity into American political history came as the courtroom’s four large screens and various small screens before the jurors, lawyers and the judge showed an email from Trump fixer Michael Cohen inviting Pecker to be at Trump Tower when Trump formally announced he was running for president.
  • Pecker recalled telling Trump of an internal AMI poll that showed 80 percent of National Enquirer readers wanted Trump to run for president. Trump cited the number on The Today Show and suggested he might be running.
  • The most bizarre [National Enquirer] headline concerned Texas Sen. Ted Cruz: 'Donald Trump Blasts Ted Cruz’s Dad for Photo with J.F.K. Assassin.'

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • David Pecker testified in Trump’s hush money trial on Tuesday.
  • Pecker addressed Trump privately as ‘Donald’
  • Pecker appeared less enthused during his second courtroom appearance.
  • They agreed to be each other’s ‘eyes and ears’
  • They had a mutually beneficial relationship
  • Trump was viewed as ‘The Boss’ on The Apprentice

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • Another was particularly startling in the context of a Trump trial involving hush money for an adult film actress: 'Ted Cruz Shamed by Porn Star.'
  • A surreal distillation of reality show celebrity into American political history came as the courtroom’s four large screens and various small screens before the jurors, lawyers and the judge showed an email from Trump fixer Michael Cohen inviting Pecker to be at Trump Tower when Trump formally announced he was running for president.
  • Pecker recalled telling Trump of an internal AMI poll that showed 80 percent of National Enquirer readers wanted Trump to run for president. Trump cited the number on The Today Show and suggested he might be running.
  • The most bizarre [National Enquirer] headline concerned Texas Sen. Ted Cruz: 'Donald Trump Blasts Ted Cruz’s Dad for Photo with J.F.K. Assassin.'

Recent Articles

Former President Trump Vows 'Largest Deportation Operation' at Bronx Rally Amid Protests and Controversy

Former President Trump Vows 'Largest Deportation Operation' at Bronx Rally Amid Protests and Controversy

Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 Former President Trump held a controversial rally in the Bronx, New York in May 2024, drawing a diverse crowd and criticism from elected officials. Amidst protests outside, Trump vowed to conduct the largest deportation operation and sought to win over black and Latino voters. Imposters added confusion during the event. Despite opposition, Trump enjoyed media attention in his hometown.
David Pecker's Role in Protecting Trump: Tabloid Publisher Testifies About 'Catch and Kill' Strategy

David Pecker's Role in Protecting Trump: Tabloid Publisher Testifies About 'Catch and Kill' Strategy

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 April 2024 Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testified in 2016 about using the tabloid's 'catch and kill' strategy to protect Donald Trump, intercept negative stories, and publish positive ones instead. Pecker admitted to buying a false story about Trump fathering an illegitimate child for $30,000 and paid $130,000 to bury Karen McDougal's affair allegations. The tabloid smeared Trump's Republican rivals at Cohen's direction while keeping their relationship secret.