LEFT BIAS
These media sources are moderate to strongly biased toward liberal causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information that may damage liberal causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Left Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate National Circus as Left-Biased due to consistent framing that critiques conservative politicians, champions economic equity, and highlights social justice themes. We also rate it Mostly Factual in reporting due to its consistent one-sided narratives and moderate lack of transparency regarding ownership.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT (-6.8)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (3.3)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
National Circus is a U.S.-based digital magazine that presents politics, wealth, media, and cultural power as theatrical spectacle. Launched with a mission to provide “a front-row seat to the most spectacular show on Earth,” the publication operates with a distinct editorial style, merging tabloid flair with political and celebrity commentary. Writers like Ivy Vega, Cal Mercer, and Maya Maddox bring narrative-driven, character-focused storytelling, supported by a managing editor, Simone Beck.
National Circus is ad-supported and appears to be privately owned, with no stated affiliations or parent company. Some articles clearly disclose that “the National Circus team was assisted by generative AI technology in creating this content,” a sign of transparency that aligns with current media best practices.
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Funded by / Ownership
National Circus is a for-profit outlet that generates revenue through programmatic advertising, visible throughout its site and multimedia formats. It has no known ties to nonprofit institutions, political organizations, or government funding. Ownership details are not clearly disclosed.
Analysis / Bias
National Circus exhibits a left-leaning editorial bias through story selection, language, and framing. While not overtly partisan in structure, its tone frequently critiques right-wing figures and billionaire excess, often through irony, satire, and dramatic metaphor.
In “Trump Couldn’t Put His Phone Down at Pope’s Funeral,” the article critiques Donald Trump’s fashion choices and behavior during a solemn event, drawing from The Daily Beast and other mainstream sources. The narrative emphasizes spectacle and disruption, positioning Trump as culturally tone-deaf — a familiar left-leaning critique.
The economic contrast in “America’s Children Starve While Billionaires Splurge on Superyachts” makes a populist moral argument by comparing child hunger statistics (Feed the Children, Credit Karma) to the price tags of yachts owned by Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and others. The framing strongly reinforces progressive economic messaging.
In “Mitch McConnell Slams JD Vance as ‘Rabid Isolationist’,” the outlet offers relatively balanced reporting on GOP foreign policy disputes, referencing Politico and Vanity Fair while characterizing the feud as symbolic of a larger party identity crisis. Generally, the underlying information is rooted in verifiable statements and public reporting.
Importantly, several stories explicitly state that generative AI assisted in content creation, a growing industry norm. The site’s disclosure demonstrates editorial transparency and helps distinguish it from outlets that use AI without acknowledgment. All analyzed articles appear factually grounded, with attribution to outside news outlets, even if the tone is somewhat sensational.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate National Circus as Left-Biased due to consistent framing that critiques conservative politicians, champions economic equity, and highlights social justice themes. We also rate it Mostly Factual in reporting due to its consistent one-sided narratives and moderate lack of transparency regarding ownership. (D. Van Zandt 07/05/2025)
Source: https://nationalcircus.com/
Last Updated on July 5, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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