Alex Thompson

Alex Thompson is a National Political Correspondent for Axios. He covers politics and policy from Washington, D.C., focusing on the intersection of technology and government. Before joining Axios, he was a senior reporter at The Atlantic, where he wrote about national security and politics. He has also reported for The New York Times, The Washington Post and other news outlets.

Biography:  https://www.axios.com/authors/athompson

83%

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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:

  • But Thursday’s debate has shattered the White House’s efforts to show Biden at his best: a president capable of serving until 2029, when he’d be 86.
  • Some campaign aides projected calm Friday and framed the debate as just a bad night that they’d recover from. Other Biden aides, donors and senior Democrats were deeply shaken, as Trump and other crowing Republicans questioned his fitness for office.
  • The public split screen isn’t new to many inside the White House, where top aides have meticulously stage-managed minutiae such as Biden’s sleep schedule, his orthopedic shoes, his walks to Marine One and his climb aboard Air Force One to try to blunt concerns about his age.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • White House spokesperson Andrew Bates told Axios that there is one Joe Biden, who works his heart out fighting for families like the one he grew up in in Scranton, and who, because of his determination, experience and decency, keeps achieving unprecedented results for them.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • Hunter Biden has been in and out of courtrooms since 2019 due to a civil case involving unpaid alimony to his ex-wife Kathleen Buhle.
  • Joe Biden had a poor performance in the debate against Donald Trump on Thursday
  • Naomi appeared nervous during her testimony and had a bottle of water brought to her after coughing. She wore large black sunglasses under the fluorescent lights when she came out of the witness room.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • But text messages introduced by prosecutors contradicted her description of seeing him at that time, just days after forms show he had bought a gun in Delaware and claimed he wasn’t using drugs.
  • The defense team scrambled in the aftermath of Naomi’s testimony and unexpectedly withdrew a witness – likely the president’s brother Jimmy, who was at the courthouse and was on the defense’s list of possible witnesses.

Recent Articles

Biden's Debate Performance Raises Fitness Concerns: Resilience and Support from Democratic Heavyweights

Biden's Debate Performance Raises Fitness Concerns: Resilience and Support from Democratic Heavyweights

Broke On: Saturday, 29 June 2024 In the first presidential debate against Trump, President Biden's meandering answers and hoarse voice raised concerns about his fitness for another term. However, he showed resilience at a campaign rally in Raleigh and has the support of key Democratic figures. Biden's poor performance may have been due to the late-night debate start time and his history of fatigue during non-daytime hours.
Hunter Biden's Daughter Testifies: Father Seemed Hopeful and Sober or Under Stress?

Hunter Biden's Daughter Testifies: Father Seemed Hopeful and Sober or Under Stress?

Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024 Hunter Biden's eldest daughter Naomi testified in his gun trial, describing him as hopeful and sober weeks before his drug-free claim. However, her testimony was undermined by anguished texts from the same period expressing frustration and longing.
Hunter Biden's Gun Charges: Potential 25-Year Prison Sentence and Political Implications

Hunter Biden's Gun Charges: Potential 25-Year Prison Sentence and Political Implications

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 May 2023 Hunter Biden faces up to 25 years in prison for three felony gun charges discovered in his brother's widow's truck in 2018. The high-profile trial, set for June 6th, has sparked debate over political motivation and fairness due to his last name. A plea deal was proposed but fell through.
Former President Trump Denies Considering Nikki Haley as Running Mate Amidst Legal Battles and Primary Challenges

Former President Trump Denies Considering Nikki Haley as Running Mate Amidst Legal Battles and Primary Challenges

Broke On: Saturday, 11 May 2024 Former President Trump denies considering Nikki Haley as his running mate despite reports, wishing her well instead. Their relationship remains strained due to their primary fight and divergent views. Trump faces legal battles and potential prison time if he loses the election, which could impact his decision-making process for selecting a vice presidential candidate.