MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 05/28/2024

Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world. We only utilize fact-checkers who 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. We fact-check the fact-checkers and let you know their bias. When appropriate, we explain the rating and/or offer our own rating if we disagree with the fact-checker. (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

Fact Checker bias rating Codes: Red = Right-Leaning, Green = Least Biased, Blue = Left-Leaning, Black = Unrated by MBFC

FALSE	Claim by Just Facts and the Heartland Institute: A new study found that “10 to 27%” of noncitizens in the U.S. are registered voters. Snopes rating: False (No “new study” concluded that 10 to 27% of noncitizens in the U.S. are registered to vote. Instead, one independent researcher, James Agresti, published a re-interpretation of a widely discredited 2014 paper to make untenable conclusions about non-citizen voting behavior in 2024.) ’10 to 27%’ of Noncitizens in US Are Illegally Registered To Vote? Just Facts Rating, Heartland Institute Rating
BLATANT LIE	Claim by Donald Trump (R): “Biden’s DOJ was authorized to use DEADLY FORCE” in Mar-a-Lago raid. Biden was “locked and loaded” and “ready to take me out.” PolitiFact rating: Pants on Fire (The language is boilerplate for all orders: The FBI said it followed standard protocol in the search, which includes a standard statement about the use of deadly force.) Trump falsely claims Biden had FBI ready to shoot to kill during Mar-a-Lago search Donald Trump Rating
FALSE	Claim via Social Media: Study shows that women ‘store’ DNA from every male sexual partner. USA Today rating: False (This old claim has resurfaced on social media and it still is not true.) No evidence women ‘harvest’ DNA from all male sexual partners in study \| Fact check
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: there is no scientific consensus that climate change global warming is real or caused by humans. Lead Stories rating: False (99% Agree) Fact Check: There IS Scientific Consensus That Climate Change Is Happening And Caused Primarily By Human Activities
TRUE	Claim via Social Media: In May 2024, Elon Musk agreed to host a presidential debate featuring Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Snopes rating: True Elon Musk Agreed to Host Presidential Debate Between Biden, Trump and RFK Jr.?
FALSE	(International: India): Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi released a video endorsing BJP. Logically Facts rating: False Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s video edited to falsely claim he asked people to vote for the BJP

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