The Daily Caller
U.S. right
Background
The Daily Caller was launched on January 11, 2010, by Tucker Carlson—then a former CNN and MSNBC commentator—and Neil Patel, a former Deputy Chief of Staff to Vice President Dick Cheney. The outlet positioned itself as a conservative alternative to mainstream political news, publishing a mix of reported news, opinion, and opposition-research-style stories targeting Democratic officials. In 2013, the site published an unverified and widely disputed story alleging Senator Bob Menendez had paid for sex with underage prostitutes in the Dominican Republic; the alleged source later denied the account and the story was substantially undermined, becoming one of the outlet's most prominent credibility controversies. As Tucker Carlson's Fox News career grew, he stepped back from day-to-day editorial involvement and sold his ownership stake around 2020, leaving Neil Patel as the primary owner and publisher. Media watchdogs including AllSides and Media Bias/Fact Check have consistently rated the outlet as 'Right' in bias, with mixed marks on factual accuracy. The Daily Caller News Foundation, a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit arm, has produced investigative reporting that is syndicated to other outlets. The site has grown into one of the most-trafficked right-wing digital news operations in the United States, and its coverage has remained closely aligned with conservative Republican priorities through both of Trump's presidential terms.
Sources
- Note: Live web searches were unavailable (server overload) at time of compilation; profile draws on training knowledge through August 2025. The following are reference sources a reader can consult to verify:
- AllSides Media Bias Rating — Daily Caller
- Media Bias/Fact Check — Daily Caller
Profile compiled 2026-07-21; refreshed when ownership, funding, or the administration changes.