Zachary Pleat | Media Matters for America

Zachary Pleat is a senior researcher at Media Matters, where he has worked since January 2009. He has a bachelor’s degree in international studies from the University of South Florida.

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Fox claims Trump's tariffs will restore American manufacturing. Experts say they are hurting business.

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04/14/25 4:57 PM EDT
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MAGA media distort decades-old clips of Democrats to distract from Trump's tariff chaos

04/04/25 4:57 PM EDT
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04/01/25 4:43 PM EDT
Right-wing media claimed Social Security would be protected under Trump — now people are struggling to access their benefits

03/31/25 4:10 PM EDT
Fox dismisses anticipated vehicle price hikes from Trump's tariffs

03/31/25 1:54 PM EDT
Fox ignores projected $500B IRS shortfall after celebrating meager US DOGE savings

03/28/25 2:50 PM EDT
Fox Business attacks media for not supporting Trump’s unpopular tariff policies

03/21/25 3:13 PM EDT
Trump's tariffs drive a wedge inside of Fox News

03/14/25 3:23 PM EDT
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03/11/25 3:38 PM EDT
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03/11/25 1:37 PM EDT