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 This Will Hold as left-biased for its consistently progressive editorial perspectives. We also rate its reporting as Mixed due to a complete lack of transparency and the promotion of conspiracy theories related to the 2016 and 2024 elections.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT (-6.9)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (4.6)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
This Will Hold is a pseudonymous Substack publication launched by an author known only as “@thiswillhold,” who claims their previous Twitter/X account was banned after a viral election thread. The publication is tied to a broader investigative project called The Common Coalition Report, which frames itself as a watchdog of election manipulation and technocratic overreach. The publication blends journalism, activism, and speculative analysis.
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Funded by / Ownership
The site is reader-supported, with both free and paid subscriptions on Substack. It does not run ads or receive institutional backing. The author(s) operate anonymously, with no visible bylines or credentials beyond association with The Common Coalition. This lack of transparency in identity limits accountability, although the platform itself discloses no outside funding or political affiliation.
Analysis / Bias
This Will Hold is left-leaning in editorial perspective, with a strong anti-authoritarian, anti-billionaire, anti-corporate framing. Its content asserts that the 2024 U.S. election was manipulated by a coordinated network involving Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, Palantir, Eaton Corporation, and Pro V&V. The core exposé, “She Won. They Didn’t Just Change the Machines,” connects these entities to alleged software changes, Starlink data manipulation, and electronic vote infiltration—framing the event as a “digital occupation” benefiting Donald Trump.
- Despite the high-conspiracy framing, the piece cites real partnerships, including:
- Eaton’s acquisition of Tripp Lite
- Eaton’s public collaboration with Palantir
- Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite capabilities
- Known issues with Pro V&V’s certification process (Smart Elections lawsuits and filings)
While these sources are not always hyperlinked, they are traceable and verifiable, lending the narrative a degree of factual grounding. The follow-up piece, “Trump: The Trojan Horse for Authoritarian Technocracy,” expands this critique into broader themes of surveillance capitalism and eugenicist policy logic among the so-called “broligarchy.”
Language such as “humane genocide,” “anomaly in the matrix,” and “digital Janitor” reveals an apocalyptic and ideological tone, but the reporting integrates genuine research and investigative effort beyond typical conspiracy content. However, despite the sourcing, there is still no credible evidence that the 2024 election was manipulated to favor Donald Trump.
Failed Fact Checks
- As of this date, they have not been fact-checked by a third party.
Overall, we rate This Will Hold as left-biased for its consistently progressive editorial perspectives. We also rate its reporting as Mixed due to a complete lack of transparency and the promotion of conspiracy theories related to the 2016 and 2024 elections. (D. Van Zandt 06/30/2025)
Source: https://thiswillhold.substack.com/
Last Updated on June 30, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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