LEFT BIAS
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- Overall, we rate Mary Trump’s “The Good in Us” as Left-Biased due to its consistent partisan framing, emotional rhetoric, and opposition to conservative and Trump-aligned figures. It earns a Mostly Factual rating for sourcing from reputable media and academic institutions, though heavy editorial commentary and moral framing reduce overall credibility.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT (-6.5)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (3.9)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Mary Trump is an American psychologist, author, and political commentator, widely known for her outspoken criticism of President Donald J. Trump, her uncle. She launched The Good in Us, a Substack-based publication, to promote empathy, democratic values, and community engagement in response to what she describes as “the rise of cruelty as a political tool.” The newsletter began in 2020 following her bestselling book Too Much and Never Enough. The project functions as an independent platform where she analyzes politics, social justice, and authoritarianism through a progressive, pro-democracy lens.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Good in Us is independently owned and operated by Mary L. Trump and monetized through Substack subscriptions. The site offers free and paid tiers ($6 per month or $60 annually), with an optional “Founding Member” level at $250 per year. Revenue is generated directly through reader subscriptions. Mary Trump states that paid subscriptions enable her to “support and amplify other pro-democracy creators.”
Analysis / Bias
Mary Trump’s writing is unapologetically partisan and progressive, emphasizing anti-authoritarianism, social inclusion, and resistance to what she calls “the Trump regime.” Her tone combines advocacy and psychological insight, often characterizing Donald Trump and the Republican Party as existential threats to democracy. She frames her work as a moral and civic mission, urging readers to “be biased toward democracy” rather than toward neutrality.
In The Shutdown Chaos Donald Wants, she blames the GOP and Donald Trump for deliberately weaponizing a government shutdown to harm working families, citing data from CNN and quoting economic analyses to support her claims. Her use of emotive language—such as describing ICE agents as “gestapo thugs”—illustrates a polemical rather than neutral approach.
In The Assault on History, she argues that the Trump administration’s alleged censorship of education represents an “authoritarian goal” to consolidate power. She references credible sources including The New York Times, Morning Consult, Binghamton University, and ABC News, yet embeds them in a highly opinionated framework that views conservative cultural policy as an assault on truth.
In Full-Blown Authoritarianism, she explicitly compares Donald Trump’s leadership to Xi Jinping’s rule in China, citing The New York Times and authoritarianism scholar Jason Stanley. The article contextualizes political developments through academic commentary but uses charged rhetoric (“fascist Republican party,” “corrupt illegitimate super-majority of the Supreme Court”) that prioritizes advocacy over balance.
Overall, The Good in Us presents factual information selectively through a clear ideological filter. Mary Trump draws from mainstream and academic sources but frames events exclusively through a left-wing, anti-Trump perspective. Her analysis aligns with opinion journalism that seeks to mobilize readers politically rather than neutrally inform them.
Failed Fact Checks
- There are no known failed fact checks directly attributed to The Good in Us or Mary Trump’s Substack posts by independent fact-checking organizations. However, the tone and presentation indicate editorialized interpretation rather than objective news reporting.
Overall, we rate Mary Trump’s “The Good in Us” as Left-Biased due to its consistent partisan framing, emotional rhetoric, and opposition to conservative and Trump-aligned figures. It earns a Mostly Factual rating for sourcing from reputable media and academic institutions, though heavy editorial commentary and moral framing reduce overall credibility. (D. Van Zandt 11/04/2025)
Source: https://www.marytrump.org/
Last Updated on November 4, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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