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- Overall, we rate Restricted Republic as Far-Right biased and Questionable based on the promotion of conspiracy theories, pseudoscience, right-wing propaganda, the use of poor sources and demonstrably false claims.
Detailed Report
Questionable Reasoning: Propaganda, Poor Sourcing, Failed Fact Checks, Lack of Transparency
Bias Rating: EXTREME RIGHT (9.1)
Factual Reporting: LOW (8.2)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY
History
Restricted Republic is a subscription-based website founded by Lisa Haven and Justice Knight. The site delivers content related to politics, government conspiracies, and alternative news. It positions itself as a platform for “uncensored” news and claims to challenge mainstream media narratives by offering content that exposes hidden truths or governmental misconduct. The content often centers around anti-globalism, government overreach, and mistrust of traditional institutions.
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Funded by / Ownership
Lisa Haven and Justice Knight privately own Restricted Republic. It is primarily funded through subscriptions and donations. The site does not rely on advertising. However, specific details about ownership structure or additional financial backers are not disclosed.
Analysis / Bias
Restricted Republic exhibits a far-right bias, with content frequently framing news through a conservative and anti-establishment lens. Articles and videos often feature sensationalist headlines and conspiratorial undertones, particularly on topics such as government surveillance, globalist agendas, and political corruption. For example, its reporting frequently questions mainstream narratives on global health, elections, and geopolitical events, often presenting unverified claims or speculative commentary.
The website primarily hosts videos that utilize strongly loaded titles like this: ’Giant Rats Nest’ About To Be Exposed! Matt Taibbi Tells All! and It’s Begun! 300 Arrests, Mass Firing, DEI Dead & Soros Push-Back! Game On! Further, the website features a page titled The Patriot’s 101 Guide To Surviving The Biden Apocalypse! AKA Defund Democrats. This page is a highly partisan call for a consumer boycott against companies perceived as supporting liberal causes, opposing President Donald Trump, or aligning with progressive and social justice movements. It contains extreme rhetoric, labeling businesses as “Marxist,” “anti-American,” or “threats to freedom” based on their political donations, public statements, or business practices. The content is far-right biased due to its one-sided, emotionally charged language, selective framing of issues, and lack of counterpoints or acknowledgment of alternative perspectives. Additionally, it encourages unethical actions, such as refusing to report crimes, to punish businesses for their political positions.
Editorially, all videos favor the right, and many promote conspiracy theories about a stolen election in 2020 and pseudoscience related to COVID-19 vaccines and the origins of the virus: Document PROVES COVID-19 Was Planned In 2015 For a Medical Dictatorship & Money! In general, Restricted Republic is a far-right conservative website that routinely promotes false or misleading information.
Failed Fact Checks
- Barr Calls Emergency Meeting With Trump…Is It All About To Hit The Fan? Lawsuit Inside Details! – False
Overall, we rate Restricted Republic as Far-Right biased and Questionable based on the promotion of conspiracy theories, pseudoscience, right-wing propaganda, the use of poor sources and demonstrably false claims. (D. Van Zandt 01/30/2025)
Source: https://restrictedrepublic.com/
Last Updated on January 30, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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