TWP
πΊπΈ The Washington Post
Trust Score
88
High Credibility
Quick Summary
Political Lean
Left-Center
AllSides: Lean Left
Factual Reporting
Mostly Factual
NewsGuard: 100/100
Ownership
Nash Holdings
Parent: Jeff Bezos
Funding Model
Subscriptions, Advertising
Rating Breakdown
Factual Accuracy
75/100
How often does the source report verifiable facts correctly?
Source Attribution
95/100
Are claims backed by identifiable, verifiable sources?
Editorial Standards
90/100
Does the source have and follow clear editorial guidelines?
Correction Policy
88/100
How transparently and promptly are errors corrected?
Bias & Balance
64/100
Are multiple perspectives fairly represented?
Ownership Transparency
92/100
Is ownership and funding clearly disclosed?
Headline Accuracy
79/100
Do headlines accurately reflect article content?
News vs Opinion
71/100
Is there clear separation between news and opinion?
Track Record
94/100
What is the source's historical credibility?
Deceptive Practices
77/100
Does the source avoid manipulative tactics?
Notable Controversies & Events
- Pentagon Papers publication (1971)
- Watergate investigation
- Janet Cooke Pulitzer scandal (1980)
- Anti-Bernie Sanders editorial criticism