LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate DEFIANCE.News as Left-Center Biased due to its explicit anti-Trump mission, advocacy framing, and consistently critical coverage of Republican officials. We rate its factual reporting as Mostly Factual, as content generally relies on verifiable reporting and mainstream sources, though presentation is highly opinion-driven and one-sided.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-2.4)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (3.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
DEFIANCE.News is the publishing arm of DEFIANCE.org, an activist organization founded by Miles Taylor. According to its About page, the platform provides “raw, urgent updates” about perceived threats to democracy and communicates actions to members seeking to oppose Donald Trump. Taylor is a former DHS Chief of Staff who publicly revealed himself as the author of the 2018 anonymous New York Times op-ed criticizing Trump.
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Funded by / Ownership
DEFIANCE.News is owned and operated by Miles Taylor. Revenue is generated through Substack subscriptions, donations, memberships via DEFIANCE.org, and its podcast available at the Podcast Page. The organization states that 100% of membership fees support democracy-protection initiatives and affiliated actions.
Analysis / Bias
DEFIANCE.News is an openly advocacy-driven publication centered on opposing Donald Trump and what it characterizes as authoritarian threats.
For example, MAGA Republicans are hoping a sex toy will save them from Trump. It won’t. frames Republican response to allegations against Trump as distraction tactics, using strong rhetorical and partisan language.
State of the Swamp promotes counter-programming to the State of the Union and mobilization efforts against the administration.
In Prices have skyrocketed under Trump, economic conditions are discussed through a political advocacy lens, emphasizing the “price of dissent.”
While tone is frequently alarmist and highly critical of Trump and Republican officials, articles often cite mainstream outlets such as NPR, The New York Times, and Rolling Stone when making factual claims.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate DEFIANCE.News as Left-Center Biased due to its explicit anti-Trump mission, advocacy framing, and consistently critical coverage of Republican officials. We rate its factual reporting as Mostly Factual, as content generally relies on verifiable reporting and mainstream sources, though presentation is highly opinion-driven and one-sided. (D. Van Zandt 03/04/2026)
Source: https://www.defiance.news/
Last Updated on March 4, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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