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- Overall, we rate Swamp Monsters as Right-Biased based on its heavy focus on conspiratorial narratives and anti-establishment rhetoric, often targeting liberal political figures and questionable due to a complete lack of transparency, the use of poor sources, and the promotion of propaganda.
Detailed Report
Questionable Reasoning: Promotion of Propaganda, Conspiracy Theories, Poor Sourcing, Lack of Transparency
Bias Rating: RIGHT
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY
History
Swamp Monsters is an alternative media outlet that positions itself as a platform dedicated to exposing political corruption, particularly in Washington, D.C. The site often highlights issues like government overreach, corporate influence, and the actions of political elites. Its name suggests a focus on “draining the swamp,” a term popularized in conservative political rhetoric, indicating a strong opposition to establishment politics. The website lacks transparency and does not list where they are from, but the domain is registered in the USA.
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Funded by / Ownership
The site does not provide transparency regarding its financial backing, authorship, or ownership structure. There is no clear information on its affiliations or any external funding sources.
Analysis / Bias
Swamp Monsters displays a strong right-leaning bias, frequently producing content that appeals to a conservative audience, particularly with anti-establishment, anti-government, and conspiracy-driven narratives, focusing on themes like deep-state and corrupt mainstream politicians. For example, in “Open Letter to President Trump: Please Do Not Rehabilitate Nikki Haley,” the site criticizes Nikki Haley, positioning her as part of the political establishment that Swamp Monsters opposes. The open letter encourages Trump to distance himself from Nikki Haley, reflecting its preference for populist figures rather than mainstream Republicans.
Swamp Monsters also republishes content from various sources, such as this article on Kamala Harris’s role as “Border Czar,” initially from Matt Taibbi’s piece on Racket News. The article critiques how media outlets, including Reuters, have shifted the narrative around Harris’s handling of the border issue, from denying her role to downplaying any failures. This tactic reflects Swamp Monsters’ approach of using mainstream reports to support its anti-establishment framing while critiquing the media’s portrayal of political figures, particularly in liberal-leaning outlets.
Additionally, Swamp Monsters publishes memes to reinforce its narrative, such as the one contrasting former U.S. presidents with Donald Trump, implying hypocrisy in how the media and legal system treat their actions. The meme portrays past presidents as responsible for wars, while Trump is depicted as being unfairly targeted for “keeping papers” (in reference to his legal issues involving classified documents).
This example of simplistic framing of complex issues appeals to the site’s core audience and encourages distrust of the establishment and mainstream media.
There is also evidence that Swamp Monsters relies on sources such as Zerohedge, which has a long track record of promoting conspiracy theories.
Failed Fact Checks
- None by a third-party fact-checker.
Overall, we rate Swamp Monsters as Right-Biased based on its heavy focus on conspiratorial narratives and anti-establishment rhetoric, often targeting liberal political figures and questionable due to a complete lack of transparency, the use of poor sources, and the promotion of propaganda. (M. Huitsing 10/22/2024)
Source: https://www.swampmonsters.news/
Last Updated on October 22, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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