The Latest Fact Checks curated by Media Bias Fact Check 12/17/2020

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 Joe Biden (D): “They were heard by more than 80 judges across this country. And in every case, no cause or evidence was found to reverse or question or dispute the results.”

PolitiFact rating: Accurate

Fact-checking Joe Biden’s speech after Electoral College vote

Claim by Russell James Ramsland, Jr: A computer analyst proved voting software used in Antrim County, Michigan was designed with inherent errors to create systemic fraud.

Lead Stories rating: False

Fact Check: Cyber Analyst Did NOT Prove Dominion Software Used In Antrim County, Michigan Was Designed For Fraud

Claim by Raphael Warnock (D): Says Kelly Loeffler supports “raising taxes on Georgia’s middle class.”



Politifact rating: False

Kelly Loeffler’s support of a tax cut that expires isn’t support of a tax hike

Claim by Social media users: The computer repairman at the center of the Hunter Biden laptop saga was found dead

USA Today rating: False

Fact check: Laptop repairman at center of Hunter Biden saga is alive

Claim by Kelly Loeffler (R): Says her health care plan would “ensure Americans with preexisting conditions are protected.”

PolitiFact rating: False

No proof that Kelly Loeffler will ensure protections for preexisting conditions

(International: India) Claim: Indian Railways Sold to Adani Group

The Quint rating: False

No, Indian Railways Hasn’t Been Sold to Adani; It’s Just an Ad!

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