Seema Mehta

Seema Mehta is a seasoned political journalist who has extensively covered various state and national contests, including the 2024 presidential race. Her experience spans across multiple presidential campaigns as well as gubernatorial, Senate, congressional and mayoral races. During 2018-19, she was a Knight-Wallace fellow at the University of Michigan where she studied the impact of automation and artificial intelligence on politics. A Syracuse University graduate and former East Coast resident, Seema joined The Los Angeles Times in 1998 and has been based on the West Coast ever since. She enjoys golfing year-round in her current location.

Biography:  https://www.latimes.com/people/seema-mehta

56%

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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:

  • Seema Mehta has covered multiple political campaigns, potentially leading to the development of political preferences.

Conflicts of Interest

65%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • Biden raised a record $28 million during a fundraiser in LA
  • Prices for tickets at the event ranged from $250 to $500,000.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • But many more Angelenos are likely to be affected by the presidential visit — because of traffic.
  • For security reasons, we are unable to release specific motorcade routes in advance, but the public can expect intermittent road closures and parking restrictions as part of the visit.
  • Heavy traffic is expected.

Recent Articles

Joe Biden Raises Up to $28 Million at Star-Studded Los Angeles Fundraiser Amid Protests

Joe Biden Raises Up to $28 Million at Star-Studded Los Angeles Fundraiser Amid Protests

Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024 President Joe Biden attended a high-dollar fundraiser in downtown Los Angeles, organized by Jeffrey Katzenberg, featuring Barack Obama and celebrities George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Jimmy Kimmel. The event could raise up to $28 million for Biden's re-election bid with ticket prices ranging from $250 to $500,000. Protests were planned by Jewish Voice for Peace against US weapons sales to Israel and the ongoing genocide against Palestinians. California Republicans criticized the fundraiser as out of touch with struggling Americans.