MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 08/12/2024

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

MOSTLY FALSE	Claim by Donald Trump (D): Kamala Harris “supports mandatory gun confiscation.” PolitiFact rating: Mostly False (Kamala Harris, as a 2019 presidential primary candidate, said, “I support a mandatory gun buyback program” for assault weapons. There is no evidence that she supports mandatory gun confiscation now and the majority of guns sold in the U.S. are handguns.) Kamala Harris once backed mandatory assault weapons buybacks. Not anymore. Donald Trump Rating
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Minnesota ballot envelopes are marked with voters’ political party. USA Today rating: False (The “R” on the envelope indicates the voter was sent registered absentee ballot materials. Minnesota doesn’t require voters to declare a party when they register.) No indication of party on Minnesota ballot envelopes \| Fact check
FALSE	Claim by Kenny Akers: Did Trump say women “not smart enough” to run the country? Newsweek rating: False (He never said that. However, he has stated that Kamala Harris has a Low IQ. ) Fact Check: Did Trump Say Women Are ‘Not Smart Enough’ to Run the Country?
BLATANT LIE	Claim by Leonard Coldwell: A tumor is a “bubble” of toxins from the body; “cancer is basically your friend”; biopsies and mammograms cause cancer Science Feedback rating: Incorrect (Dangerously false on both accounts) A cancerous tumor is a mass of cancer cells, not “toxins”; biopsies and mammograms don’t cause cancer
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: A image of a Kamala Harris political rally in Detroit was digitally altered to boost the size of the crowd. Lead Stories rating: False (Not Enhanced) Fact Check: Image Of Kamala Harris’ August 8, 2024 Detroit Rally Was NOT Digitally Altered
FALSE	(International: Australia): Amnesty International has published posters protesting Israel’s participation in the 2024 Olympics. Australian Associated Press rating: False (Amnesty International says it is not responsible for the posters.) Iran media pushes fake Amnesty posters protesting Israel at Olympics

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