Wonkette is rated Left with Mixed factual reporting by Media Bias Fact Check.
LEFT BIAS
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- Overall, we rate Wonkette as strongly left-biased based on story selection and opinions that always favor the left and denigrate the right. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting because satire is mixed with factual news, which is misleading.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT (-8.0)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (4.9)
Country: USA
MBFc’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 2004, Wonkette is a news and opinion website with a very strong liberal bias that consistently mocks Republicans/Conservatives. The current owner and editor is Rebecca Schoenkopf.
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Funded by / Ownership
Rebecca Schoenkopf owns the website, and revenue is generated through donations. They do not run display advertising.
Analysis / Bias
In review, Wonkette is a hybrid website that publishes satirical content mixed with real factual news. One consistency is the use of sharp sarcasm that always denigrates the right. Headlines and stories always contain loaded emotional language and quite often profanity: In The Matter Of Diamond And Silk’s Very Real Lawyer v. Wonkette: Bring It, Sh*thead.
The majority of stories are highly negative toward conservatives and, in particular, President Trump, such as this: Obvious Omarosa Says Trump Wants A Race War. We Say YA THINK? Wonkette generally sources its information from credible media outlets such as The Washington Post and then adds biased commentary to support a liberal narrative.
Failed Fact Checks
- None to date
Overall, we rate Wonkette as strongly left-biased based on story selection and opinions that always favor the left and denigrate the right. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting because satire is mixed with factual news, which is misleading. (5/15/2016) Updated (D. Van Zandt 08/30/2025)
Source: https://www.wonkette.com
Last Updated on August 30, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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