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 Facebook posts: Says the Obamas “surrendered” their law licenses to escape disciplinary action and charges.
PolitiFact rating: Pants on Fire
Claim by Mike Pompeo: “President Trump didn’t say he’d go after a cultural site.”
PolitiFact rating: False
Claim by Facebook posts: Says an image shows a satellite view of fires in Australia.
Claim by Joe Biden: Says he did not tell President Obama “don’t go” after Osama bin Laden
PolitiFact rating: Mostly False
Claim by Facebook posts: “Hillary ignored multiple requests for security, didn’t respond for 13 hours, & let 4 Americans die in Benghazi. Trump rushed in reinforcements, threatened to destroy Iran, & made sure no lives were lost in Baghdad.”
PolitiFact rating: Mostly False
International Fact Checks
Claim by Multiple sources: This photo shows a New South Wales petrol station spiked water prices during Australian bushfires
AFP Fact Check rating: Explainer
Claim by Multiple sources: This video shows a man who played too many video games
AFP Fact Check rating: False
Claim by News Nation: Fact Check: Is IIT-Kanpur Now Probing Kailash Kher’s ‘Allah Ke Bande’
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