Theodore Schleifer,

Theodore Schleifer is a journalist who covers campaign finance and the influence of the ultrawealthy in American politics. He has spent his career reporting on billionaires, their civic responsibilities, and their actions behind the scenes. Based in Washington D.C., he has previously worked for Vox Media's Recode and the new media company Puck as a founding employee. Schleifer's reporting often focuses on the intersection of politics and technology, with a particular interest in Silicon Valley titans and their impact on national policies.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/theodore-schleifer

56%

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:
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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

50%

Examples:

  • The author occasionally uses neutral language when reporting on political events.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author frequently reports on billionaires and their influence in American politics.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author reports that 'Extreme incompetence or it was deliberate.' In another article from a different date, the author states 'Mr. Musk questioned how the Secret Service did not prevent the attack.'
  • In one article, the author reports that 'Several fund-raising events are in jeopardy and scores of donors have informed the campaign they will not continue to give if Mr. Biden remains in the race.' However, in another article from a different date, the author states 'President Biden's campaign announced $14 million in online donations after the debate.'

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author writes 'Immigration was top of mind for many of the Trump supporters both inside and outside, where thousands waited for hours in triple-digit heat. Phoenix residents attributed a variety of problems – rising crime, homelessness, and even crowded schools and hotels – to the surge of migrants crossing the border 180 miles to the south.' This statement implies that immigration is causing various issues in Phoenix but does not directly state it as a fact.

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