Chris Sommerfeldt,

Chris Sommerfeldt is a Politics Reporter at the New York Daily News. He covers City Hall and all things NYC politics for the Daily News. Prior to this role, Chris covered the Trump and Biden administrations, Congress and national politics. He began working for the Daily News in 2015 as a general assignment reporter. His superpower is biking everywhere, no matter the distance or the weather. Sommerfeldt's articles focus on NYC Politics, including stories about Hundreds of Trump supporters pack Bronx rally as counter-protesters jeer outside, NYC Council introduces bill to expand oversight of mayoral hires amid City Hall power struggle, and NYC Mayor Adams involvement in brother's charity group event sparks concerns over backdoor donors. He is based in New York City.

Biography:  https://www.nydailynews.com/author/chris-sommerfeldt/

78%

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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

85%

Examples:

  • Chris Sommerfeldt is a reporter covering City Hall and all things NYC politics for the Daily News. Prior, Chris covered the Trump and Biden administrations, Congress and national politics.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • Trump has been trying to boost support among Black and Hispanic voters.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • He isn't the type to have a conversation. Trump gives orders like he's speaking to children, but he's the child who throws tantrums
  • I just don't like the man. I don't understand how a man who has done so much bad, so much corruption, someone who has set the races against each other, can be welcome in the Bronx
  • protesters jeered from the sidelines

Recent Articles

Former President Trump Holds 'Love Fest' Rally in Diverse South Bronx, Amidst Criminal Trial and Controversial Promises

Former President Trump Holds 'Love Fest' Rally in Diverse South Bronx, Amidst Criminal Trial and Controversial Promises

Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 Former President Donald Trump held a contentious campaign rally in Crotona Park, South Bronx, New York City on May 23, 2024. Amidst tensions and protests, Trump promised to renovate the subway system if elected and wooed minority voters amidst ongoing felony charges in his hush money trial. This was Trump's first campaign rally in NYC since his indictment on criminal charges related to hush money payments.