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- Overall, we rate the Conservative Post Questionable based on Extreme Right Wing Bias, promotion of propaganda and conspiracy theories, and the publication of Fake News.
Detailed Report
Reasoning: Propaganda, Conspiracy, Fake News
Bias Rating: EXTREME RIGHT
Factual Reporting: LOW
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 2013, The Conservative Post is a news and opinion website with a far-right/conservative perspective that covers politics, culture, entertainment, faith, and end times. Like most Questionable sources, there isn’t an about page nor any indication of who owns the site or writes the articles.
Read our profile on the United States government and media.
Funded by / Ownership
Although the Conservative Post does not list ownership, a simple Google search reveals the website is held by Conservative Post LLC and registered to Robert Saunders from Dallas, Texas. The website is funded through online advertising.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the Conservative Post always utilizes over-the-top sensational headlines such as these:
- Despicable Lowlifes Disrupt Marine’s Funeral but Get a BRUTAL Surprise
- Ben Carson Enters Abortion Debate and Drops a Truth Bomb on Democrats
- Liberals are LIVID After Rev. Franklin Graham Drops Major Truth Bomb on America
All stories strongly favor the right and denigrate the left. The Conservative Post disproportionately publishes negative articles about Muslims and minorities in many cases. Regarding sourcing, the Conservative Post often uses far-right or Questionable sources such as Western Journal or RedState. The Conservative Post is also listed on factcheck.org’s fake news list.
Failed Fact Checks
- “Maxine Waters Is Getting Criminally Charged!” – FALSE
- Mathew McConaughey “came out of the closet” during an interview with a magazine. – FALSE
- “Shocking Video Emerges of Obama Mocking God and the Bible.” – FALSE
- Portland schools are banning peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for being racist. – FALSE
- Singer Lana Del Rey banned the American flag from her concerts because she can’t stand to see it with President Trump in office. – MOSTLY FALSE
Overall, we rate the Conservative Post Questionable based on Extreme Right Wing Bias, promotion of propaganda and conspiracy theories, and the publication of Fake News. (7/18/2016) Updated (D. Van Zandt 07/29/2022)
Source: https://conservativepost.com
Last Updated on May 19, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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