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
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Claim by Mo Brooks (R): “Evidence growing that fascist ANTIFA orchestrated Capitol attack with clever mob control tactics.”
PolitiFact rating: Pants on Fire Mo Brooks pushes baseless claim that antifa orchestrated Capitol riots |
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Claim by The Washington Times: A facial recognition software company identified Antifa supporters at the Capitol Hill riots.
The Dispatch Fact Check rating: False Did a Facial Recognition Software Company Identify Antifa Members at the Capitol?
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Claim by Marjorie Taylor Greene (R): “[A]ll of the cases that have been thrown out have been thrown out on standing, not the evidence of voter fraud.”
FactCheck.org rating: False |
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Claim via Social Media: POLICE HAVE THEIR HANDS IN THEIR POCKETS AS OUR CAPITAL IS BEING STORMED NO TEAR GAS NO RUBBER BULLETS NOTHING.
Lead Stories rating: False |
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Claim by Ted Cruz (R): “39% of Americans … 31% of independents … 17% of Democrats believe the election was rigged.”
PolitiFact rating: Mostly False Ted Cruz’s misleading statement on people who believe the election was ‘rigged’ |
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(International: United Kingdom) Claim: The number of deaths in England and Wales is below average for this time of year.
Full Fact rating: Incorrect. |
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