The code of principles of the International Fact-Checking Network IFCN at Poynter is a series of commitments organizations abide by to promote excellence in fact-checking. The following fact checks come from IFCN fact checkers. (D. Van Zandt)
Claim by Tony Evers: “1 out of every 4 car accidents in the U.S. is caused by texting and driving.”
PolitiFact rating: False
Claim by Website: An MSNBC host prayed “for every American to suffer just so Trump won’t get re-elected.”
Claim by Viral Quote: Claims that Warren Buffett once said, “You will continue to suffer if you have an emotional reaction to everything that is said to you.”
Check Your Fact rating: False
Claim by Donald Trump: “I ran one election, and I won. Happened to be for president.”
Claim by Donald Trump: “The United States, which has never collected 10 cents from China.”
Washington Post rating: False
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Claim by WhatsApp: A viral WhatsApp message claims that Japan is banning microwave ovens.
Times of India rating: False
Claim by Many: Video of a child-kidnapper caught in Punjab
Alt News rating: False
Claim by Multiple sources: Ordering a pizza on 911 will let dispatchers know that you need help
AFP Fact Check rating: Misleading
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