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Far Right: Voices that strongly advocate for conservative values and limited government.
Mantle v1 rating based on story selection, framing and sourcing in recent news coverage, cross-checked against independent public ratings. Under review; see the methodology page.
The rating covers Hot Air’s news reporting, not its opinion pages. It is Mantle’s editorial judgement, last reviewed Sep 27, 2026. How outlets are rated. Disagree with this rating?
Rating history
Rated Far RightSep 27, 2026
Opening rating on the five-point spectrum
Recent coverage
Opinion
An Australian MP Has Had Both Legs Amputated After Being Intentionally Rammed Outside Her Office
Part of: Australian MP Helen Haines has both legs amputated after car struck her outside office
Ilhan Omar Breaks Silence After Federal Search as Trump Blasts Her
Part of: Rep. Ilhan Omar posts video asking supporters for donations amid federal immigration probe
Opinion
Fraud Again: Flanagan 'Inflated' College Record to Claim Honors and Champion DEI
Part of: Peggy Flanagan’s campaign gives conflicting accounts of her Phi Beta Kappa membership
Opinion
Huge If True: Dems Throwing In the Towel in ... Minnesota?
Part of: Cook Political Report moves Minnesota Senate race from Likely to Leans Democrat
Opinion
Macron Now Saying the Images of the Riots Are Misinformation, Muslims Not Involved
Part of: Macron says foreign leaders are exploiting French riots and rejects migrant claims
Opinion
Upon Further Reflection, UK Terror Police Decide to Rearrest Two of the Fairford Suspects
Part of: Police re-arrest two men over RAF Fairford incident on suspicion of assisting Iran
Opinion
Too Lefty Not to Check: Yet Another Fake Socialist-Promoting Pollster?
Part of: Polling firm Wedgewood Polls admits it fabricated data in 2026 election polls
Opinion
El-Sayed to ABC: Let Me Explain Why Israel Is No Ally
Part of: Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says Israel is not an American ally
Opinion
WSJ: Musk Ordered the Starshield Slowdown in Ukraine
Part of: Starlink limits hit Ukrainian military missions; report says Musk ordered slowdown
Opinion
Part of: Democrats reportedly plan possible investigations of Elon Musk if they win Congress
Opinion
Not All It's Cracked Up to Be, Is It?
Part of: Americans who moved to Europe after Trump’s reelection say they regret it
Opinion
New Developments in Ilhan Omar Investigation, Trump on France Unrest, and Latest Midterm Polls
Part of: Reports say federal investigators have DNA evidence in probe of Rep. Ilhan Omar
Opinion
Part of: Early results show Alberta voters rejecting separation from Canada
Opinion
Elissa Slotkin's Threats Are Typical of the CIA Democrats Pushing for a Color Revolution
Part of: Sen. Elissa Slotkin says planned prosecutions would deter young people from Trump jobs
Opinion
Progressives Who Moved to Europe to Escape Trump Have Regrets
Part of: Americans who moved to Europe after Trump’s reelection say they regret it
Opinion
Today's Deep Question: Will the Saints (and Steelers) Go Marching In to Occupied France?
Part of: NFL's Saints-Steelers game in Paris remains on schedule amid unrest in France
Opinion
Students? Guess Who Is Getting Arrested in French Riots?
Part of: Riots in France follow student protests over school conditions
Opinion
One of the Most Brutal Political Campaign Ads Ever Is Unleashed - 'My Daughter Is a Liar'
Part of: Ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother draws criticism in Ohio governor race
Part of: Cost-of-living protests in France turn violent; police report hundreds of arrests
Opinion
Amanpour Announces She's Leaving CNN
Part of: Christiane Amanpour to leave CNN in June 2027 after 43 years