Theodore Schleifer,
Theodore Schleifer is an investigative journalist who covers campaign finance and billionaire influence in American politics. He has spent his career reporting on the ultra-wealthy, their soft power, civic responsibilities and deceptive practices. In his current role at The New York Times, he focuses on how Washington's players shape the future of Silicon Valley and how tech titans try to influence national policies. Schleifer has also reported on billionaire philanthropy, family offices, taxes, luxury real estate and sports ownership. He is based in Washington and enjoys playing pickup basketball and hiking. He has visited 37 of the 63 U.S. National Parks. Schleifer grew up in Dover, Delaware, received a bachelor's degree from Princeton University, and has worked at Vox Media's Recode and the new media company Puck as one of its founding employees.
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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:
- Mr. Trump tried to turn the focus on President Biden by likening his border policy to a criminal enterprise.
- They come up with this order,
Conflicts of Interest
75%
Examples:
- I pay close attention to the political moves of these people, especially in this election year. But I’m interested in everything they touch: billionaire philanthropy, family offices, taxes, luxury real estate and sports ownership.
- I’ve spent the last decade writing about the ultrawealthy — their soft power, their civic responsibilities and what they’re up to behind the scenes.
Contradictions
75%
Examples:
- 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.
- President Biden's campaign announced $14 million in online donations after the debate.
- Some floated interventions and wondered about how to reach Jill Biden...
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- The crowd packed inside the megachurch where he was speaking, the Dream City Church, began chanting the profanity in unison.
Deceptions
45%
Examples:
- 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.
- The crowd packed inside the megachurch where he was speaking, the Dream City Church, began chanting the profanity in unison.
Recent Articles
Doubts About Biden's Fitness for Office: Senators Express Concerns After Poor Debate Performance
Broke On: Saturday, 29 June 2024Amidst growing concerns from Democratic party members and donors, President Joe Biden's fitness for office comes under question following a disappointing debate performance. Senators Peter Welch and Jared Huffman expressed their worries about his candidacy, while some major donors discussed removing him from the ticket. Despite these concerns, former President Donald Trump outraises Biden in fundraising efforts. The internal discussions within the Democratic party are ongoing as they weigh the potential consequences of replacing Biden. 
San Francisco Bay: A Divided City - Trump's Fundraiser and the Giant Inflatable Chicken Protest
Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024On June 6, 2024, in San Francisco Bay, former President Trump attended a high-powered fundraiser at David Sacks' mansion as an inflatable Trump chicken sailed by during a protest against his presence. The contrasting scenes highlighted the divided opinions towards Trump amidst debates over immigration and border security.