MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 06/17/2024

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 via Social Media: A viral video authentically shows former U.S. President Donald Trump waving to “nobody” during his visit to the Charlotte Motor Speedway on Memorial Day Weekend 2024. Snopes rating: Unproven (The video is real, and was taken during Trump’s visit to Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 26, 2024. But it’s unclear whether he was waving at “nobody.” There is a distant crowd in the background, and there could be a crowd behind him.) Video of Trump Waving at ‘Nobody’ at NASCAR Race?
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: “Russia is showing off its naval firepower right off the coast of Florida today thanks to Joe Biden and his useful idiots.” FactCheck.org rating: False (2018 video) Posts Misrepresent Old Video of Missile Test as Russian Ships Visit Cuba
BLATANT LIE	Claim by the People’s Voice: Countries that sign pandemic treaty cede their sovereignty to the WHO, allowing WHO to control domestic policies, force vaccination, lockdowns, and arrest of vaccine opponents Health Feedback rating: Inaccurate (Fake information from the People’s Voice.) False claims that pandemic treaty abolishes nations’ sovereignty and allows WHO to impose health policies circulate on social media People’s Voice Rating
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: A MAGA supporter in Iowa accidentally burned down his house in June 2024 while trying to set fire to a Pride flag. Snopes rating: False (Labeled Satire) MAGA Supporter Accidentally Burned Down Home While Setting Fire to Pride Flag?
TRUE	Claim via Social Media: Pennsylvania is the only state that recognizes Flag Day as a legal holiday. 10TV rating: True (Pennsylvania recognizes Flag Day as a legal state holiday.) Pennsylvania is the only state that recognizes Flag Day as a legal holiday
FALSE	(International: Australia): The World Health Organization runs the world’s 5G network. Australian Associated Press rating: False (No single organization controls the 5G network, which was developed by multiple technology companies and research institutions.) Claims WHO runs 5G network are ‘nonsense’ – Australian Associated Press

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