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Update: This source has not been published since 2021.
- Overall, we rate Mad World News Questionable based on extreme right-wing bias, failed fact checks, and a complete lack of transparency.
Detailed Report
Reasoning: Extreme Right, Propaganda, Lack of Transparency Some Fake News
Country: USA
World Press Freedom Rank: USA 45/180
History
According to their about page “Mad World News is firmly devoted to bringing you the truth and the stories that the mainstream media ignores. Together we can restore our constitutional republic to what the founding fathers envisioned and fight back against the liberal media.”
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Funded by / Ownership
The website does not indicate ownership, however, a whois search reveals the domain was purchased in 2013. Mad World News appears to be primarily funded through online advertising.
Analysis / Bias
Mad World News is an extreme right-wing biased news and opinion website that always favors the right. There is the frequent use of loaded emotional headlines such as this: NYC Muslim Wannabe Jihadist Tries To Set Fire To Gas Pump, Doesn’t End Well. When not reporting pro-Trump propaganda they often report on crimes committed specifically by Muslims and Africa Americans.
Mad World News routinely misrepresents facts and has a poor track record with fact checkers. It is also listed on the Politifact fake news list.
Overall, we rate Mad World News Questionable based on extreme right-wing bias, failed fact checks, and a complete lack of transparency. (11/25/2016) Updated (D. Van Zandt 11/08/2019)
Source: https://madworldnews.com/
Last Updated on June 2, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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