Susan Milligan

Susan Milligan is a political writer and former White House and congressional correspondent for the Boston Globe, U.S. News and World Report, and the New York Daily News. Her work primarily focuses on political campaigns, fundraising practices, and their impact on public perception.

Biography:  https://newrepublic.com/authors/susan-milligan

71%

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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

75%

Examples:

  • Susan Milligan is a political writer and former White House and congressional correspondent for the Boston Globe, U.S. News and World Report, and the New York Daily News.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • The cascade of donations to Donald Trump and sympathetic PACs after his conviction on 34 felony counts in May has alarmed Democrats—not only because Trump and the Republican National Committee managed to erase Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee's cash-on-hand advantage, but because it suggested Trump's strategy of casting himself as the victim of some liberal-city conspiracy was working.

Contradictions

60%

Examples:

  • Donald Trump's large fundraising haul after his criminal conviction may indicate his strategy of casting himself as a victim is working.
  • In May 2022, Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee raised $141 million compared to Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee's $85 million.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • Notably, Trump's encouraging campaign finance news came right as Biden began to creep up in the polls.
  • The cascade of donations to Donald Trump and sympathetic PACs after his conviction on 34 felony counts in May has alarmed Democrats—not only because Trump and the Republican National Committee managed to erase Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee's cash-on-hand advantage, but because it suggested Trump's strategy of casting himself as the victim of some liberal-city conspiracy was working.

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Former President Trump Outraises President Biden in Q2 2024: $331 Million vs. $264 Million

Former President Trump Outraises President Biden in Q2 2024: $331 Million vs. $264 Million

Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 In Q2 2024, former President Trump's campaign outraised President Biden's campaign and the Democratic National Committee, securing a total of $331 million. This surpassed Biden's $264 million haul and eliminated his cash advantage. Trump ended the quarter with $284.9 million cash on hand compared to Biden's $240 million, despite 42% of Biden's donations coming from small donors under $200.