Matt Viser,

Matt Viser is a White House reporter for The Washington Post. He joined The Post in October 2018, covering the midterms and the 2020 presidential election. While covering the Biden administration, he has won the Gerald R. Ford Journalism Award for Distinguished reporting on the Presidency and the White House Correspondents' Association's Aldo Beckman Award for Overall Excellence in White House Coverage. He was previously the deputy chief of the Washington bureau for the Boston Globe, where he covered Congress, the presidential campaigns in 2012 and 2016, and John Kerry's tenure as secretary of state. Matt Viser graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is a White House reporter with extensive experience covering politics for major publications.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/matt-viser/

88%

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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

90%

Examples:

  • Biden told Democratic governors during a meeting that he underwent a medical checkup after the debate and is fine.
  • President Biden told Democratic governors that he needs to get more sleep and work fewer hours.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The negotiations for the frozen-assets deal have taken place over the past year and involve Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen raising the idea during various international summits.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Biden told Democratic governors during a meeting that he underwent a medical checkup after the debate and is fine.
  • Democratic Party leaders are pushing ahead with plans to formally nominate Biden on Aug. 5.
  • President Biden told Democratic governors that he needs to get more sleep and work fewer hours.
  • Senior Biden campaign officials conceded that Biden had a weak debate performance but also mentioned deep misgivings about Trump.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • And to see people you love having to testify, not just your son, but your daughters-in-law and your granddaughter, all reliving the most painful moments of their lives — who wouldn’t be shattered by that?
  • What normal human being would not be torn apart to see his family’s anguish played out in a courtroom in front of the world?

Recent Articles

Biden Admits Need for More Sleep During Private Meeting with Governors

Biden Admits Need for More Sleep During Private Meeting with Governors

Broke On: Thursday, 04 July 2024 During a private meeting with Democratic governors at the White House on July 4, 2024, President Joe Biden acknowledged the need for more sleep and expressed a desire to avoid scheduling events after 8 p.m., following concerns about his age and mental fitness heightened by a disappointing debate performance against Donald Trump on June 27, 2024.
Urgent Calls from Democrats and Donors: Biden's Team Tries to Ease Concerns over His Debate Performance and Age

Urgent Calls from Democrats and Donors: Biden's Team Tries to Ease Concerns over His Debate Performance and Age

Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 Amidst growing concerns over President Joe Biden's debate performance and age, his team is reassuring supporters and finalizing plans for formal nomination. The New York Times reports that two years ago, a majority of Democrats wanted a new standard-bearer. Despite faltering debates and calls for Harris to replace him, Biden remains determined to stay in the race. Some Democrats criticize the campaign's dismissive attitude towards age concerns.
G7 Summit: Biden and Zelensky Sign 10-Year Security Pact, $50 Billion Loan for Ukraine's Defense and Rebuilding

G7 Summit: Biden and Zelensky Sign 10-Year Security Pact, $50 Billion Loan for Ukraine's Defense and Rebuilding

Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024 President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a 10-year security pact at the G7 summit, committing the US to providing advanced weapons, intelligence support, and $50 billion in loans for Ukraine's rebuilding efforts. The agreement aims to help Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression without provoking further conflict.
President Biden's Son, Hunter, Convicted of Three Felony Counts: Implications for the President and His Campaign

President Biden's Son, Hunter, Convicted of Three Felony Counts: Implications for the President and His Campaign

Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, was convicted on three felony counts for lying on a federal gun purchase form and possessing a firearm while under the influence of drugs in Delaware. The historic trial marked the first time a sitting US president's son faced criminal charges in federal court. The conviction has significant implications for both Hunter Biden and President Biden, with sentencing and another trial upcoming for Hunter, and potential personal toll on Joe during his re-election campaign.