The Latest Fact Checks curated by Media Bias Fact Check 11/27/2020

Each day Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world. We only utilize fact-checkers that are either a signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) or have been verified as credible by MBFC. Further, we review each fact check for accuracy before publishing. (D. Van Zandt)

Claim Codes: Red = Fact Check on a Right Claim, Blue = Fact Check on a Left Claim, Black = Not Political/Conspiracy/Pseudoscience/Other

Claim by The Federalist: Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, tapped as Biden COVID-19 adviser, said those over 75 years old should receive the vaccine last

USA Today rating: False

Fact check: Article wrongly states Biden COVID-19 adviser’s view on vaccine, age

The Federalist Rating

Claim by Sidney Powell: Smartmatic voting systems “were created in Venezuela at the direction of Hugo Chávez” and used to commit fraud in the 2020 U.S. election.

FactCheck.org rating: False



Baseless Conspiracy Theory Targets Another Election Technology Company

Claim by 100% Fed Up: Did an Antifa leader in the ‘Pittsburgh area’ tweet a warning to President Trump that armed Antifa members would block roads in conservative areas unless he conceded to Joe Biden?

Lead Stories rating: False

Fact Check: ‘Pittsburg Area Antifa Leader’ Did NOT Tweet Warning To Trump: ‘We Are Armed’ — It Was A Prankster

100% Fed Up Rating

Claim by Viral image: the image shows an email President Donald Trump’s campaign sent to supporters offering tickets to “President Trump’s inauguration in the historic Rose Garden” in exchange for donations of $50 or more

Check Your Fact rating: False

FACT CHECK: Did The Trump Campaign Send Out An Email Offering Tickets To The ‘Inauguration In The Historic Rose Garden’ In Exchange For Donations?

Claim by Hal Turner: Did the governor and secretary of state in Georgia take money from China to steal the election from Donald Trump? 

Lead Stories rating: False

Fact Check: NO Evidence Georgia Governor And Secretary Of State Took Money From China To Steal Election From Trump

(International: Australia) Claim: A video and social media post claim that Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison “helped” US president-elect Joe Biden violate the Logan Act when he made a congratulatory phone call to the Democratic leader.

Australian Associated Press rating: False

Did Scott Morrison ‘help’ Joe Biden violate the Logan Act with a phone call?

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