MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 06/05/2024

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 Donald Trump (R): Joe Biden wants “to quadruple your taxes.” Politifact rating: False (President Joe Biden is proposing a tax increase of roughly 7% over the next decade, which is far lower than the 300% increase that former President Donald Trump claimed. About 83% of the proposed Biden tax increase would be borne by the top 1% of taxpayers, a level that starts at just under $1 million a year in income.) Donald Trump’s False claim that Joe Biden wants to quadruple your taxes Donald Trump Rating
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Donald Trump failed to report to New York City probation services immediately after his conviction on May 30, 2024, as required. Lead Stories rating: False (Not Required) Fact Check: Trump Was NOT Required To Report To NYC Probation Services Immediately After Hush-Money Trial Conviction
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Warner Bros. canceled a $10 million project starring actor Robert De Niro due to him being ‘woke.’ Check Your Fact rating: False (Did not happen) FACT CHECK: No, Warner Bros. Did Not Cancel $10 Million Robert De Niro Project
BLATANT LIE	Claim by Marco Rubio (R): “You have places like Georgia where liberal groups were paying people $10 per vote.” Washington Post rating: Four Pinocchios (Debunked long ago) Analysis \| Marco Rubio spreads debunked election claims about 2020 ballots
TRUE	Claim via Social Media: Did Trump say ‘lock her up’ about Hillary Clinton? Newsweek rating: True (numerous times) Fact Check: Did Trump Say ‘Lock Her Up’ About Hillary Clinton?
FALSE	(International: Australia): Mercury in flu vaccines causes Alzheimer’s and exacerbates symptoms of people who have the disease. Australian Associated Press rating: False (Flu vaccines in Australia and New Zealand do not contain mercury. Regardless, no link has been found between mercury in vaccines and Alzheimer’s disease.) Facts put flu vaccine mercury claim to bed

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