Brian Rokus

Brian Rokus is a seasoned political journalist with over two decades of experience at CNN. As the Political Coverage Manager and Supervising Producer in the Washington Bureau, he oversees the network's political coverage during primetime programs and major elections. He has produced taped political pieces featuring CNN's Chief Political Analyst Gloria Borger, including profiles on former President Donald Trump and Chief Justice John Roberts. Rokus has also covered numerous breaking news events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, blizzards, the September 11 terrorist attacks and the war in Ukraine. He has been recognized for his work with Peabody and duPont awards. Prior to joining CNN in 1999, Rokus graduated cum laude from Princeton University with a degree in politics.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/brian-rokus

70%

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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

60%

Examples:

  • The New York Times Editorial Board is calling on President Joe Biden to leave the race for the White House after his performance at CNN's presidential debate.
  • The president appeared on Thursday night as the shadow of a great public servant. He struggled to explain what he would accomplish in a second term.
  • There are Democratic leaders better equipped to present clear, compelling and energetic alternatives to a second Trump presidency. There is no reason for the party to risk the stability and security of the country by forcing voters to choose between Mr. Trump's deficiencies and those of Mr. Biden.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The New York Times Editorial Board is calling on President Joe Biden to leave the race for the White House after his performance at CNN's presidential debate.
  • The president appeared on Thursday night as the shadow of a great public servant. He struggled to explain what he would accomplish in a second term.
  • There are Democratic leaders better equipped to present clear, compelling and energetic alternatives to a second Trump presidency. There is no reason for the party to risk the stability and security of the country by forcing voters to choose between Mr. Trump's deficiencies and those of Mr. Biden.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • The New York Times Editorial Board is calling on President Joe Biden to leave the race for the White House after his performance at CNN's presidential debate.
  • The president appeared on Thursday night as the shadow of a great public servant. He struggled to explain what he would accomplish in a second term.
  • There are Democratic leaders better equipped to present clear, compelling and energetic alternatives to a second Trump presidency. There is no reason for the party to risk the stability and security of the country by forcing voters to choose between Mr. Trump's deficiencies and those of Mr. Biden.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • The New York Times Editorial Board is calling on President Joe Biden to leave the race for the White House after his performance at CNN's presidential debate.
  • The president appeared on Thursday night as the shadow of a great public servant. He struggled to explain what he would accomplish in a second term.
  • There are Democratic leaders better equipped to present clear, compelling and energetic alternatives to a second Trump presidency. There is no reason for the party to risk the stability and security of the country by forcing voters to choose between Mr. Trump's deficiencies and those of Mr. Biden.

Recent Articles

International Media Reacts to the Presidential Debate: Concerns Over Biden's Performance and Trump's Aggression

International Media Reacts to the Presidential Debate: Concerns Over Biden's Performance and Trump's Aggression

Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 The presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump drew international criticism for both candidates' performances, with Russian media portraying Biden as a failure, Chinese media describing it as a reality show, Indian media reporting a shaky Biden showing, Israeli media agreeing but raising concerns about potential implications for conflicts in Gaza, and Latin American media focusing on tense exchanges over immigration and global politics. Despite some calls for Biden to leave the race following the debate, he received support from Democratic leaders. The debate also highlighted ongoing tensions between the US and other countries like China and Russia.