RIGHT BIAS
These media sources are moderate to strongly biased toward conservative causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information reporting that may damage conservative causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Right Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate American Wire News right biased based on editorial positions that routinely favor the right. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting due to poor sources, promotion of propaganda, and a lack of transparency with funding.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 2021, American Wire News is a conservative political news site featuring news and opinion articles. According to their about page, “American Wire is a daily independent news service dedicated to bringing our readers accurate, reliable news, commentary, analysis, video content, and information from a conservative perspective.”
The American Wire is a part of the publishing division of Olympic Media that also includes the conservative news website BizPac Review.
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Funded by / Ownership
Olympic Media owns and publishes American Wire News. According to Open Secrets, Olympic Media receives funding from prominent Republican politicians and PACS. For example, in the 2022 election cycle, they received a total of $4,831,681. Notable funders include Jim Jordan for Congress $1,293,441, Great American Patriot Project $1,102,481, Cawthorn for North Carolina $488,408, and Josh Hawley for Senate $244,084.
The American Wire News website lacks transparency as they do not disclose these funders. Advertising, donations, and a store that sells conservative branded merchandise generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
American Wire publishes conservative commentary, news stories, and a daily newsletter for subscribers. Articles and headlines often contain emotionally loaded language such as this Father desperately tries to stop pediatrician wife from chemically castrating 9-yr-old son, Cali law is against him, and Catfight! MTG delivers smackdown of dramatic AOC when the two go rounds on Twitter.
Regarding sourcing, American Wire typically relies on credible sources like The Hill, Politico, and Reuters. They also republish articles from the factually Mixed Daily Caller and link to BizPac Review articles and social media posts. We have also found evidence of them referencing the discredited Gateway Pundit.
Editorially, story selection and opinion pieces exclusively favor the right, such as this ‘We’re ashamed of nothing’: Matt Gaetz breaks Dem hype to ‘expose the truth’ about Jan 6th. Articles frequently denigrate Democrats, such as this Pelosi mocked for botching final speech as House Speaker: ‘Happy Shwanza to all and to all a good night!’ Further, articles often promote politicians who have funded Olympic Media.
When reporting on scientific issues such as Covid-19 vaccines, they generally report factually. Still, they tend to highlight the negatives of the vaccine, such as this Study reveals myocarditis risk up to 3 times higher with Moderna COVID-19 vaccine than with Pfizer. Regarding the “stolen 2020 election” conspiracy theory, they do not directly endorse that the election was stolen; however, they report the claims of others, such as this Trump claps back at Chris Christie for calling on GOP to move beyond 2020 election. In general, American Wire News is a conservative propaganda website based on promoting paying Republican politicians and consistent one-sided reporting that favor the right.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate American Wire News right biased based on editorial positions that routinely favor the right. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting due to the use of poor sources and a lack of transparency with funding. (D. Van Zandt 02/05/2023)
Source: https://americanwirenews.com/
Last Updated on May 12, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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