MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 06/27/2024

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: Maine’s first LGBTQ+ housing project is against the law. News Center Maine rating: False (Maine’s first LGBTQ+ housing project is not against the law.) No, Maine’s first LGBTQ+ affordable housing project isn’t against the law
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: “Candace Owens vows to have Taylor Swift banned from next NFL season.” PolitiFact rating: False (Originated as satire) Candace Owens not trying to ban Taylor Swift from NFL
BLATANT LIE	Claim by Donald Trump (R): Joe Biden’s immigration order limiting asylum is “pro-child trafficking.” Politifact rating: False (President Joe Biden’s border policy bars most people from seeking asylum if they entered the U.S. between official border crossings. The policy exempts unaccompanied minors. Human trafficking experts said the policy’s exemption for unaccompanied minors is in line with federal laws to protect children from trafficking.) President Joe Biden’s border policy is not ‘pro-child trafficking,’ despite Donald Trump’s claim Donald Trump Rating
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Image shows Biden and a man holding signs calling Trump a felon. Check Your Fact rating: False (Digitally altered.) FACT CHECK: Did Biden Pose For Photo While Holding This Sign?
TRUE	Claim via Social Media: Daniel Ek, Spotify’s CEO, has a higher net worth than any recording artist in history. Snopes rating: True Spotify CEO Wealthier Than Any Musician in History?
FALSE	(International: Australia): A video features several clips of athletes and TV presenters collapsing – and in some cases dying – as a result of COVID vaccination. Australian Associated Press rating: False (The incidents are unrelated to the COVID vaccine.) Claims COVID vaccines are behind on-air collapses fall flat

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