Glenn Kessler’s New Focus After Washington Post
Glenn Kessler, who spent 15 years as the Washington Post's chief fact-checker, has recently transitioned from his role at the newspaper to writing on his Substack blog. Throughout his career, Kessler has been known for meticulously tracking and verifying statements made by public figures, with a particular focus on former President Donald Trump.
Tracking Trump’s Falsehoods in 2025
In his latest work, Kessler compiled what he describes as the "Top Ten Lies of 2025" attributed to Donald Trump. This list continues Kessler’s long-standing effort to document the former president’s claims, which have frequently been challenged for their accuracy.
Unparalleled Ability to Mislead
Kessler has noted in the past that Trump possesses a unique ability to present falsehoods with great conviction, making fact-checking a particularly demanding task. This characteristic has made Kessler’s role in identifying and clarifying misleading statements especially significant in the political discourse.
Ongoing Impact of Fact-Checking
By publishing these findings on his Substack blog, Kessler continues to provide the public with detailed analyses of political statements, contributing to transparency and accountability in the current political landscape.
