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)
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Claim by Paul Romero (R): “Pallet Company in Oregon City confirmed Antifa arsonist on camera. Douglas County Sheriff has 6 ANTIFA arsonists in custody.” PolitiFact rating: False Oregon law enforcement does not have six ‘antifa arsonists’ in custody |
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Claim by Joe Biden (D) on Michigan’s economy: “Donald Trump squandered it — and hardworking Michiganders are paying the price every day.”
AP Fact Check rating: Mostly False |
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Claim by Viral image: Joe Biden and Gretchen Whitmer were maskless at the Detroit Athletic Club “while OUR children are being mandated to wear a mask while playing outdoor sports.”
PolitiFact rating: False
Photo of Biden and Whitmer was taken before COVID-19 cases emerged in Michigan |
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Claim by Donald Trump (R): “Biden’s plan for the China virus is to shut down the entire U.S. economy.”
AP Fact Check rating: False |
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Claim by torontotoday.net: Netflix CEO gets BUSTED with 13,000 files of CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
Lead Stories rating: False Fact Check: Netflix CEO Was NOT Busted with 13,000 files of Child Pornography |
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(International: India) Claim: ABP News claims Kangana will join BJP and schools/ college will not open this year
Alt News rating: False Fake ABP News graphic plates on Kangana Ranaut and reopening of schools viral |
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