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    11 months ago

    https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/washington-times/

    Reasoning: Numerous Failed Fact Checks, Poor Sourcing, Lack of Transparency

    Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER

    Factual Reporting: MIXED

    Country: USA

    Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE

    Media Type: Newspaper

    Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic

    MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY

    History

    Launched in 1982, The Washington Times is a daily newspaper concentrating on politics and news. Based in Washington, D.C., The Washington Times was founded by a self-professed messiah, Korean Sun Myung Moon. According to its parent company, during Washington Times’ 20th anniversary, Moon said: “The Washington Times is responsible for letting the American people know about God” and “The Washington Times will become the instrument in spreading the truth about God to the world.”