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- Overall, we rate Tap Haps as right-biased and questionable based on promoting propaganda, poor sources, sensationalism, and a demonstratable false claim.
Detailed Report
Questionable Reasoning: Propaganda, Poor Sourcing, Sensationalism, False Claim
Bias Rating: RIGHT (7.4)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (6.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY
History
Tap Haps, established in 2018 by Corey and Christy Pepple, is a for-profit conservative-leaning news commentary platform based in Pennsylvania. The outlet presents opinion-driven content from a right-leaning perspective, focusing on critiquing mainstream narratives, advocating for traditional values, and encouraging readers to critically analyze social and political issues through its investigative and commentary pieces.
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Funded by / Ownership
Tap Haps is independently owned by its founders, Corey and Christy Pepple. The platform operates as a for-profit outlet, relying primarily on advertising and sponsored content for revenue.
Analysis / Bias
Tap Haps exhibits a right-wing bias, particularly in its coverage of political issues, where it often critiques left-wing policies and advocates for conservative viewpoints. The publication tends to highlight issues related to government overreach, critiques of progressive policies, and concerns about the influence of social justice movements. For instance, they repeatedly denigrate Democrats such as this Dan Bongino: ‘Kamala Harris Fails Beyond Belief…Don’t Laugh’. Dan Bongino is a far-right, questionable source of information. Further, headlines and wording are often sensational like this Paranoid Mom Reveals Trick That Makes Strolling With Baby Safer.
Politically, the website has a common theme of reporting negatively on Muslims and what it perceives as woke culture. Finally, the couple offers strong support for Donald Trump.
Tap Haps sources its content from a mix of opinion pieces and commentary from figures within conservative circles. It also relies on video and social media posts, which may lack credibility.
Failed Fact Checks
Overall, we rate Tap Haps as right-biased and questionable based on promoting propaganda, poor sources, sensationalism, and a demonstratable false claim. (D. Van Zandt 11/19/2024)
Source: https://taphaps.com/
Last Updated on November 19, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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