MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 06/19/2024

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): “Real income for African Americans is down more than 6%” under President Joe Biden. FactCheck.org rating: False (Most recent government data show real income is up for Black households, while real wages for full-time Black workers are down by less than what Trump said.) FactChecking Trump’s Immigration-Related Claims in Phoenix and Las Vegas Donald Trump Rating
BLATANT LIE	Claim by Alex Jones: COVID-19 mRNA vaccines aren’t vaccines, according to court ruling. Health Feedback rating: Inaccurate (The claim that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines “aren’t vaccines” was made by the plaintiffs in an appeal filed with the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, not by the court itself. The plaintiffs’ claim that only traditional vaccines can “prevent transmission or provide immunity to those who get them” is incorrect. No vaccine prevents 100% of disease transmission or infection, but vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, do reduce these risks.) Ninth Circuit Court appeal regarding mRNA vaccines misinterpreted by Infowars and social media posts Alex Jones Rating
MOSTLY TRUE	Claim via Social Media: A photo taken inside an historically Black church in Michigan authentically shows a mostly white audience at a “Black Americans for Trump” event in June 2024. Snopes rating: True (The photo does show a mostly white section of the church; however, attendees claim it was closer to 50/50.) Pic Shows Crowd at ‘Black Americans For Trump’ Event?
BLATANT LIE	Claim by Newt Gingrich: Was ‘Palestine flag’ flown over US Treasury? Newsweek rating: False (The Treasury did not fly the Palestinian flag over its building. As stated by one of its communications staff, Gingrich appeared to mistake it for the rainbow flag, flying for Pride month.) Fact Check: Was ‘Palestine Flag’ Flown Over US Treasury?
TRUE	Claim via Social Media: Juneteenth is a federal holiday. WCNC rating: True (Juneteenth is a federal holiday.) Is Juneteenth a federal holiday? \| wcnc.com
FALSE	(International: Indonesia): Indonesia announced it will send troops to protect Palestinians from Israel. USA Today rating: False No Indonesian plan to ‘protect Palestinians from Israel’ \| Fact check

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