Glenn Kessler
Glenn Kessler is an experienced journalist with over four decades in the field, specializing in foreign policy, economic policy, White House reporting and Congress coverage. He has been the editor and chief writer of The Fact Checker since 2011 and has worked for The Washington Post as its chief State Department reporter for nine years. Kessler has a B.A. in history from Brown University and an M.A. in international affairs from Columbia University. Known for his fact-checking work, Kessler has traveled around the world with three secretaries of state and has also covered tax and budget policy, national business editing, airline safety, and Wall Street for The Washington Post.
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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
91%
Examples:
- They've emboldened drug cartels to flood our streets with fentanyl, killing over 100,000 Americans every year.
Conflicts of Interest
96%
Examples:
No current examples available.
Contradictions
16%
Examples:
No current examples available.
Deceptions
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- As is our practice, we do not award Pinocchios for a roundup of statements made during convention events.
Recent Articles
Fact-Checking the Economic, Immigration, Tax, and Regulation Claims of Trump and Biden's National Conventions Speeches
Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024A fact-check of claims made by former President Trump and current President Biden during their respective party conventions reveals mixed results. While Trump's economic claims, such as the stock market performance and GDP growth, are partially accurate, there is no evidence to support his immigration crime surge assertion. Conversely, Biden's plans to quadruple taxes are unsubstantiated by his latest budget. Fact-checking requires thorough analysis and verification through multiple sources. 
RNC Day 2: False Claims on Democratic Policies and Immigration at the 2024 Republican National Convention
Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024The 2024 Republican National Convention (RNC) saw numerous false claims about Democratic policies on immigration and crime during its second day. Speakers falsely accused Democrats of allowing migrants to vote, exaggerated Vice President Kamala Harris's authority as 'border czar', and claimed President Biden supported a mandate for electric vehicles and bailing out criminals. The RNC also overlooked existing federal laws banning non-citizens from voting. Despite these claims, the Biden administration maintained Trump-era immigration policies during the pandemic, including turning back migrants quickly and restricting asylum at the border. 
Republican National Convention Kicks Off with Economic Themes and Trump's Surprise Appearance: A Miraculous Survival and America First Policies
Broke On: Tuesday, 09 July 2024The Republican National Convention began on July 18, 2024, with economic themes and Trump's first public appearance since an assassination attempt. Trump urged Republicans to win elections using all means and emphasized his America First policies. Speakers highlighted the GOP's economic achievements under Trump, including tax cuts and trade deals. Despite some misinformation, the convention marked a populist shift in the Republican Party. 
New York Trial: Prosecution and Defense Clash Over Trump's Role in Hush Money Payment to Stormy Daniels
Broke On: Tuesday, 28 May 2024During the 2016 presidential campaign, former President Trump is accused of orchestrating a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels through Michael Cohen to conceal an extramarital affair. Prosecutors presented evidence that Trump was intimately involved and falsified business records. Defense argued for Cohen's credibility and legitimate legal services, but Trump's deputization of Cohen weakened their argument. The jury is now deliberating on Trump's guilt of falsifying business records.