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Jonathan Martin

Mixed · national politics · @jmart on X

Politico politics bureau chief and senior political columnist since 2022, after nearly a decade as a national political correspondent at The New York Times. Co-author of 'The End of the Line' (2012) and 'This Will Not Pass' (2022).

Previously: The New York Times, National Review, National Journal (The Hotline)

Slant Score · ranked #34 of 175 from most left to most right
28 Left
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Thin record: fewer than a handful of documented items, so this score is pulled toward the center and could move a lot as evidence is added.

The receipts (2)

On-record statement · served the left · +1.9 L · 2025-04

Criticized Trump for not calling Gov. Shapiro after arson at his residence

Mediaite reported that Martin criticized Trump for snubbing Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) after the April 2025 arson attack on the governor's residence, and stood by the remark after criticism from the right.

Source: Mediaite →
On-record statement · served the left · +1.2 L · Jul 21, 2016

Co-wrote NYT 'His Tone Dark' headline story on Trump's RNC speech

Co-bylined the NYT story 'His Tone Dark, Donald Trump Takes G.O.P. Mantle,' which the site's case database lists as one of several outlets using the same negative framing of the speech.

Source: The Propaganda Files →
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