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 Adam Schiff: “We have not spoken directly with the whistleblower.”
PolitiFact rating: False
Claim by Memes and videos: Memes and videos suggest that New York City will impose a $250,000 fine on anyone who uses the term “illegal alien.”
FactCheck.org rating: Misleading
Claim by Donald Trump: “The Democrat plans for socialized medicine will not just put doctors and hospitals out of business, they will also deny your treatment and everything that you need.”
PolitiFact rating: Debunked talking point
Claim by Facebook posts: Says Rep. Adam Schiff was “complicit in EDITING AND COMPOSING THE ‘WHISTLEBLOWER COMPLAINT’ BEFORE IT WAS FILED.”
PolitiFact rating: False
Claim by Donald Trump: Says Democratic proposals for universal health care “would totally obliterate Medicare” adding that “whether it’s single-payer or the so-called public option … they want to raid Medicare to fund a thing called socialism.”
PolitiFact rating: Misleading
International Fact Checks
Claim by Multiple sources: Photo of climate march protesters in Toronto
AFP Fact Check rating: False
Claim by Multiple sources: Iranian TV censors women’s sports
AFP Fact Check rating: Satire
Claim by Social Media: Hindu woman beaten by Muslim husband in Assam
Alt News rating: False
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