Daniel Dale
Canadian journalist and fact-checker
Daniel Dale (born 1984 or 1985) is a Canadian journalist known for rebutting a large number of false claims made by United States president Donald Trump during his 2016 presidential campaign and presidency. Dale credits an encounter with Toronto Mayor Rob Ford while covering the mayor and his brother Doug for the Toronto Star as the inspiration for developing his brand of adversarial journalism.
He went on to serve as the Star's Washington bureau chief from 2015 to 2019. In June 2019, Dale was hired by CNN to contribute to a regular "Facts First" column in CNN Politics. Until March 2026, Dale regularly appeared on CNN broadcasts to fact-check Trump.
Early life and education
Daniel Dale was born to a Jewish family and raised in Thornhill, Ontario. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from York University's Schulich School of Business. During his time at university, Dale became interested in journalism, and he wrote for campus publications and applied for journalism internships.
Career
2010–2014: Covering Rob and Doug Ford
After graduating from university, Dale joined the Toronto Star in 2008. Dale worked for the Star as their Toronto City Hall reporter and bureau chief, covering the administration of Mayor Rob Ford and his brother Doug from 2010 to 2014.
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