The Gateway Pundit media bias and reliability
The rating organisations do not give The Gateway Pundit one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are AllSides: Right; Ad Fontes Media: Far right; Media Bias/Fact Check: Far right. We have seen it on 537 published stories of ours.
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Is The Gateway Pundit biased?
The rating organisations do not give The Gateway Pundit one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are AllSides: Right; Ad Fontes Media: Far right; Media Bias/Fact Check: Far right. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is The Gateway Pundit left or right?
The rating organisations do not give The Gateway Pundit one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are AllSides: Right; Ad Fontes Media: Far right; Media Bias/Fact Check: Far right. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Right.
Is The Gateway Pundit reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for The Gateway Pundit are Ad Fontes Media: Very low factuality; Media Bias/Fact Check: Very low factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What The Gateway Pundit has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with The Gateway Pundit’s own report linked underneath.
Undercover videos released by the O'Keefe Media Group one day before the midterm elections feature individuals claiming James Talarico's moderate public stance is a campaign strategy. The tapes allege he holds progressive positions privately.
The Gateway Pundit reported it asBREAKING: O’Keefe Media Group Drops Talarico Tapes One Day Before Midterm Elections * The Gateway Pundit * by Cristina Laila (opens The Gateway Pundit in a new tab)
Donald Trump stated he would become 'Mr. Veto' if Democrats gain a majority in Congress, indicating he would reject legislation before eventually making deals. The comments were made in an interview with the New York Post.
The Gateway Pundit reported it asTrump Declares He’ll Become “Mr. Veto” to Block Radical Democratic Agenda If They Seize Congress in Midterms * The Gateway Pundit * by Jim Hᴏft (opens The Gateway Pundit in a new tab)
Michigan Representative Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers, citing clashes with Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed over anti-Semitic ads. The move drew sharp criticism and vulgar remarks from political strategist James Carville.
The Gateway Pundit reported it asJames Carville to Haley Stevens after She Stands Up Against Anti-Semitism in the Party: “Democrats Don’t Even Think You’re Worth a Used Condom” * The Gateway Pundit * by Jim Hoft (opens The Gateway Pundit in a new tab)
Daniel J. Sullivan, an independent Alaska Senate candidate with a name similar to the Republican incumbent, has left his hometown of Petersburg days before the election. His departure has intensified claims that he was recruited as a 'decoy' to confuse voters.
The Gateway Pundit reported it asTrump Comments on Fake Dan Sullivan’s Disappearance – “He Knows that He Committed a Criminal Act” * The Gateway Pundit * by Jordan Conradson (opens The Gateway Pundit in a new tab)
President Donald Trump indicated he would deliver his final campaign pitch for the midterm elections at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The renovation of the pool has been marked by significant cost increases and schedule delays.
The Gateway Pundit reported it asTrump Confirms He Will Deliver Remarks at the Reflecting Pool on Monday * The Gateway Pundit * by Jordan Conradson (opens The Gateway Pundit in a new tab)
A federal judge has dismissed Donald Trump's lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch. The case concerned a story about Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein and a sexually suggestive birthday letter. The judge found Trump did not prove actual malice.
The Gateway Pundit reported it asJUST IN: Obama Judge Tosses DOJ’s Alaska Lawsuit Over Decoy Dan Sullivan * The Gateway Pundit * by Cristina Laila (opens The Gateway Pundit in a new tab)
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed will campaign with former primary rival Rep. Haley Stevens in Detroit. This marks their first joint public appearance in months, with Rep. Jim Clyburn also set to attend a get-out-the-vote event.
The Gateway Pundit reported it asDemocrat Rep. Haley Stevens Officially Endorses Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate Race – “I Don’t Belong in Abdul’s Campaign” * The Gateway Pundit * by Jordan Conradson (opens The Gateway Pundit in a new tab)
Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens appeared at a Detroit church with Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers. This occurred after internal party tensions escalated over an advertisement linking U.S. support for Israel to grocery prices.
The Gateway Pundit reported it asBREAKING: Democrat Haley Stevens Joins Mike Rogers at Church After Being Snubbed by Abdul El-Sayed * The Gateway Pundit * by Jordan Conradson (opens The Gateway Pundit in a new tab)
The Justice Department has sent letters to election officials in all 50 states warning them of potential criminal prosecution for failing to preserve election records for 22 months. The letters, dated October 29, were signed by Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter.
The Gateway Pundit reported it asTrump’s DOJ Puts All 50 States on Notice: Preserve Every Ballot and Voting Record or Face Up to a Year in Prison * The Gateway Pundit * by Cassandra MacDonald (opens The Gateway Pundit in a new tab)
US news outlets will announce midterm election winners before all votes are tallied, using data from the Associated Press or Decision Desk HQ. These providers use vote counts, statistical analysis, and modeling to project outcomes, though past race calls have been retracted.
The Gateway Pundit reported it asPBS Lays the Groundwork for the Midterms by Saying We May Not Know Results on Election Night and That’s ‘Normal’ * The Gateway Pundit * by Mike LaChance (opens The Gateway Pundit in a new tab)
President Donald Trump attended a Halloween party at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Saturday, arriving dressed as himself. He told reporters that his costume preparation took only ten minutes, while other guests spent significantly longer.
The Gateway Pundit reported it asPresident Trump Reveals His Costume at Annual Halloween Party at Mar-a-Lago * The Gateway Pundit * by Cristina Laila (opens The Gateway Pundit in a new tab)
A federal judge has dismissed Donald Trump's lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch. The case concerned a story about Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein and a sexually suggestive birthday letter. The judge found Trump did not prove actual malice.
The Gateway Pundit reported it asJUST IN: Obama Judge Permanently Dismisses Trump’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Birthday Letter * The Gateway Pundit * by Cristina Laila (opens The Gateway Pundit in a new tab)
President Donald Trump's rally in Salina, Kansas, scheduled for Saturday has been cancelled. The Kansas Republican Party confirmed the cancellation five days before the November 3, 2026, Election Day.
The Gateway Pundit reported it as“Reuters (One of the Worst!) Reporter” – Trump Doubles Down Roasting Reporter Who He Told “Put Yourself in Shape. You Look Like Hell!”” * The Gateway Pundit * by Jordan Conradson (opens The Gateway Pundit in a new tab)
Musician Kid Rock compared Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to the 9/11 hijackers during an appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher. Maher challenged the comparison, stating the hijackers were not assimilated and were from Saudi Arabia.
The Gateway Pundit reported it asKid Rock Offers Bill Maher a Heaping Dose of REALITY About Abdul El-Sayed (opens The Gateway Pundit in a new tab)
The Trump administration's online accounts shared images of a pumpkin carved with a sombrero design and a fake Halloween background around a Black man accused of food assistance fraud. The posts have drawn criticism for being inflammatory, coinciding with a government campaign on immigration enforcement.
The Gateway Pundit reported it asLeft Melts Down Over White House’s ‘Racist’ Sombrero Jack-o’-Lantern * The Gateway Pundit * by Cassandra MacDonald (opens The Gateway Pundit in a new tab)
Brooke Rollins posted a Halloween‑themed image on X depicting a Black man as a “SNAP Fraudster” shortly before the 2026 midterm elections. Critics called the post racist, while federal prosecutors charged Mercedes Reshard New, known as “Shawty Dred,” with fraud totalling more than $4 million.
The Gateway Pundit reported it asLeft Melts Down Over White House’s ‘Racist’ Sombrero Jack-o’-Lantern * The Gateway Pundit * by Cassandra MacDonald (opens The Gateway Pundit in a new tab)
A criminal investigation is underway in Alaska concerning a scheme to confuse voters by placing a candidate with the same name as incumbent Senator Daniel Sullivan on the ballot. U.S. Attorney Michael Heyman confirmed the probe, which has intensified following a New York Times report.
The Gateway Pundit reported it asTop Ranking Senate Republican Accuses Chuck Schumer of Colluding With Petola Campaign in ‘Dan Sullivan’ Alaska Scheme (opens The Gateway Pundit in a new tab)
Jason Turkish, fiancé of former Democratic Senate candidate Haley Stevens, announced he will vote for Republican Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. Turkish cited El-Sayed's rhetoric and concerns about antisemitism as his reasons, stating the election is about "country before party."
The Gateway Pundit reported it asWOAH! Michigan Dem Haley Stevens Will PULL HER SUPPORT From Abdul El-Sayad if He Will Not Disavow Toxic Anti-Semitic Ads – via Her Fiancé on TMZ * The Gateway Pundit * by Jim Hoft (opens The Gateway Pundit in a new tab)
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed commented on Pete Hegseth's high school athletic career, suggesting he was a benchwarmer. Hegseth's father responded, accusing El-Sayed of 'little man syndrome' and envy.
The Gateway Pundit reported it asJUST UGLY: Abdul Al-Sayed Brings Up Pete Hegseth’s MOTHER – Says Pete “Probably Rode the Pine” in High School… Hegseth Was All-State in High School, Played College Ball * The Gateway Pundit * by Jim Hoft (opens The Gateway Pundit in a new tab)
Elon Musk has expressed alarm over a potential Democratic victory in the 2028 US elections, warning it could lead to a permanent one-party state and the "end of democracy." He urged voters to support Republican Senate candidates in the upcoming midterms.
The Gateway Pundit reported it as“Game Over for America” – Elon Musk Sounds Alarm on the Three Terrifying Things Democrats Will Do If They Seize Total Control of Government Again * The Gateway Pundit * by Cullen Linebarger (opens The Gateway Pundit in a new tab)
Who says so
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How reliably it reports fact
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Very low factuality
Who owns it
- Jim HoftIndependentdirect owner
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- Official site
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- Seen publishing on
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- Access
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- Wikipedia
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What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 537
- Reports listed
- 569
- We could read
- 63
- First seen
- 3 August 2026
506 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 63 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 119 of those stories, outlets rated right were largely absent from the coverage and The Gateway Pundit ran the story anyway.
Across the 537 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than The Gateway Pundit’s on 5 of them. Overall it filed a median of 24 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 3 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 3 November 2026. Ratings pulled 2 November 2026.
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