Author: Brendan Rascius
Brendan Rascius
has 29.1% among authors.
BS Score: 2.2%.
Articles analyzed: 12.
Words analyzed: 33,144.
Analyzed articles
The Independent
- By Brendan Rascius
- 7/1/2026, 8:38 PM
Appeal to Emotion 20.9% - Unattributed Quote 18.5% - Negativity Bias 17.7%
President Donald Trump grew “livid” over the crowd size at his kickoff event for the Great American State Fair, a weeks-long celebration of America’s 250th birthday on the National Mall, according to a new report. And White House officials now fear a lackluster turnout could overshadow his Fourth of July speech. The Republican president... more
The Independent
- By Brendan Rascius
- 6/26/2026, 8:52 PM
Appeal to Emotion 26.4% - Negativity Bias 19.1% - Framing Effect 18%
President Donald Trump decried communism in a fiery, 400-word tirade, invoking rhetoric reminiscent of the McCarthy era. In a Truth Social post Friday afternoon, the Republican president lumped together socialists and communists, and characterized them as “animals” who, he claimed, violently oppose religion, casting them as the most... more
The Independent
- By Brendan Rascius
- 6/20/2026, 8:39 PM
Negativity Bias 48.3% - Appeal to Authority 27% - Availability Heuristic 17.6%
The once-green lawn on the Ellipse is now colorless and scarred following President Donald Trump's UFC extravaganza where the famed park served as home for the official viewing party. An aerial photo taken Friday by a Reuters photographer shows the 52-acre public park nearly entirely covered in yellow grass and dirt, with only a few... more
The Independent
- By Brendan Rascius
- 6/15/2026, 10:27 AM
Halo Effect 31.6% - Framing Effect 27.9% - Biased Writer Voice 22.5%
On his 80th birthday Sunday, President Donald Trump was showered with effusive tributes from across the MAGA universe, as officials and media figures alike rushed to celebrate the Republican leader — now the second octogenarian to occupy the Oval Office. Many echoed Trump’s own rhetorical style, deploying lavish, over-the-top language... more
The Independent
- By Brendan Rascius
- 6/14/2026, 5:05 PM
Negativity Bias 31.5% - Appeal to Emotion 14.6% - Framing Effect 9.1%
President Donald Trump has leaned hard into his real estate roots since returning to the White House, fashioning himself as Washington, DC’s developer-in-chief as he’s unilaterally launched an ambitious slate of construction, renovation and restoration projects across the nation’s capital. From his now $1.4 billion White House ballroom... more
The Independent
- By Alex Croft, Brendan Rascius, Rachel Dobkin
- 6/12/2026, 1:58 AM
Unattributed Quote 29.5% - Negativity Bias 21.1% - Confirmation Bias 17.8%
Donald Trump walked back his threat to strike Iran “hard” tonight, citing progress being made in peace negotiations. The US president said he “cancelled the scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran this evening”. He added that “discussions and final points” have been “approved by all parties involved”. He later told reporters that a... more
The Independent
- By Brendan Rascius
- 6/3/2026, 8:35 PM
Negativity Bias 25% - Appeal to Authority 18.7% - Recency Bias 13.6%
President Donald Trump's proposed victory arch in the capital includes an observation deck at the top — but it's unclear how anyone will access the monument, which is planned for the middle of a busy roundabout in Washington, D.C. The 250-foot structure, a source of controversy for months, is scheduled to be reviewed Thursday by a... more
The Independent
- By Brendan Rascius
- 5/20/2026, 12:24 PM
Appeal to Authority 19.2% - Negativity Bias 13.4% - Unattributed Quote 11%
The gold coins bearing President Donald Trump’s likeness won’t be ready in time for America’s 250th birthday — the very milestone they were meant to commemorate, according to a new report. In a legal filing obtained by Newsweek, a U.S. Mint official said the coin, which Democrats have sought to ban, remains in the conceptual phase and... more
The Independent
- By Brendan Rascius
- 5/15/2026, 12:12 PM
Biased Writer Voice 16% - Halo Effect 13.6% - Negativity Bias 12.7%
Donald Trump has offered several justifications for his White House ballroom, arguing it would let him eliminate tents on the lawn and create a more secure venue. Now, following his high‑profile summit in Beijing, he has added another: if America's top competitor has an opulent assembly hall, then so should we. About three hours after... more
The Independent
- By Brendan Rascius
- 4/25/2026, 4:21 AM
Unattributed Quote 17% - Framing Effect 15.2% - Negativity Bias 15.2%
Australian flags were mistakenly hoisted in Washington, D.C., ahead of King Charles’ upcoming visit — in what could be described as a Down Under blunder. On Friday, hundreds of national banners were installed across the capital to welcome the U.K. monarch, including British and American emblems. Somehow, 15 Australian flags were also... more