Shawn McCreesh

Shawn McCreesh is a journalist at The New York Times, covering politics and current events. He has reported on various aspects of the 2024 presidential campaign, focusing on the candidates' actions and public reactions. His work often highlights contradictions and deceptive practices in political reporting while maintaining a neutral tone. McCreesh has also covered topics related to Hollywood's involvement in politics and the impact of age on political campaigns.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/shawn-mccreesh

84%

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

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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

98%

Examples:

  • Shawn McCreesh appears to maintain a neutral tone in his reporting, with no clear signs of personal bias.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

  • No clear conflicts of interest have been identified for Shawn McCreesh.

Contradictions

81%

Examples:

  • In one article, McCreesh reports that Trump did not address the hall but smiled silently and waved while another states he made his first public appearance since a shooter tried to assassinate him at a political rally.
  • There is also contradictory information regarding the ages of both Trump and Biden in an article published on June 14, 2024.

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • In the article published on June 14, 2024, McCreesh shares selectively edited videos from the Biden campaign as a form of deception.
  • The Trump campaign is also accused of deception in this article by sharing selectively edited videos of Biden.

Recent Articles

Former President Trump's Emotional Return to the RNC After Assassination Attempt: Uniting Our Nation

Former President Trump's Emotional Return to the RNC After Assassination Attempt: Uniting Our Nation

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 Former President Trump, recovering from an assassination attempt, delivered a subdued yet determined speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Accompanied by family and running mate J.D. Vance, Trump vowed to unite the nation and requested an end to ongoing prosecutions.
Silence from Melania: How Trump's Birthday Was Celebrated by Supporters and Detractors Alike

Silence from Melania: How Trump's Birthday Was Celebrated by Supporters and Detractors Alike

Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024 Former President Trump turned 78 on June 14, 2024. Eric, Ivanka, Don Jr., and other supporters celebrated with birthday wishes. Melania remained silent. Vanessa paid tribute as 'best grandpa'. Giuliani's message was unclear.
Former President Trump Makes Surprise Appearance at UFC Match Amid TikTok Controversy after New York Conviction

Former President Trump Makes Surprise Appearance at UFC Match Amid TikTok Controversy after New York Conviction

Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024 Former President Trump made a surprise appearance at a UFC match in New Jersey two days after his felony conviction, greeted by cheers and a new TikTok account that gained 2 million followers. Despite past efforts to ban TikTok due to its Chinese parent company, Trump argued against it and attended the event with CEO Dana White.