Makena Kelly

Makena Kelly is a skilled writer with a background in tech and politics. She currently serves as a senior writer at Wired, where she covers the intersection of politics, power, and technology. Her previous experience includes stints at The Verge and CQ Roll Call. Makena graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Arts in English. Her work often explores the impact of tech and politics on society.

Biography:  https://www.wired.com/author/makena-kelly/

86%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

80%

Examples:

  • Her writing often covers the intersection of these topics with an emphasis on how they impact society.
  • Makena Kelly is a senior writer at Wired focused on politics, power, and technology. She has previously worked at The Verge and CQ Roll Call which are tech and political news outlets.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Makena Kelly has not disclosed any conflicts of interest in her reporting.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In the article, it is mentioned that Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump for reelection after gunshots were fired at his rally in Pennsylvania. It is also stated that Trump was escorted off the stage by the Secret Service and had blood on his face afterwards.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • “I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery,”
  • “Last time America had a candidate this tough was Theodore Roosevelt.” These statements can be seen as misleading as they do not accurately reflect Musk's previous stance on Trump.
  • The article contains two instances of deception:

Recent Articles

Elon Musk Endorses Donald Trump After Pennsylvania Rally Shooting: A Surprising Shift in Political Stance

Elon Musk Endorses Donald Trump After Pennsylvania Rally Shooting: A Surprising Shift in Political Stance

Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024 Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump for president after the former president was rushed off stage following gunshots at a rally, leaving one spectator dead. Musk compared Trump to Theodore Roosevelt and praised him on his X account.