David Rutz,

David Rutz is a senior editor for Fox News Digital, leading a team that covers the intersecting worlds of journalism, politics, and Big Tech. He has been with the organization since 2020 and focuses on media bias, censorship, and free speech issues. Rutz graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2010 and can be followed on Twitter.

Biography:  https://www.foxnews.com/person/r/david-rutz

74%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

75%

Examples:

  • David Rutz presents a conservative slant in his reporting, often covering media bias and dishonesty.
  • He frequently highlights instances of alleged censorship and free speech issues.
  • Rutz's coverage tends to align with the views of Fox News Digital's target audience.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • David Rutz works for Fox News Digital, a news organization with a conservative slant.

Contradictions

0%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • Rutz's reporting on instances of alleged censorship and media dishonesty can sometimes be misleading or lack context.

Recent Articles

Former President Trump's Criminal Conviction: Impact on Voting and Election

Former President Trump's Criminal Conviction: Impact on Voting and Election

Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2024 Former President Donald Trump became the first US president to be convicted of a crime in May 2024, found guilty of falsifying business records related to hush money payments. Despite this, he may still be able to vote and campaign in key swing states due to Florida and New York's voting laws. The conviction could sway voter support from younger voters and college-educated suburban voters, while Trump's base remains unwavering. Sentencing on July 11 could include prison time and fines, but the political impact is uncertain. Trump faces additional legal troubles with ongoing investigations.