MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 08/15/2024

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

TRUE	Claim by Tim Walz (D): J.D. Vance “literally wrote the foreword for the architect of the Project 2025 agenda.” Politifact rating: True (In June, Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, announced that he had written the foreword for Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts’ forthcoming book, “Dawn’s Early Light.” Roberts has promoted the work and has often been described as a Project 2025 leader and architect.) J.D. Vance wrote the foreword for Project 2025’s Kevin Roberts’ upcoming book
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Trump said Kyle Rittenhouse murdered more people than he did. Check Your Fact rating: False (Fake) FACT CHECK: Did Trump Share Post About The Amount Of People Kyle Rittenhouse Killed Compared To Him?
MOSTLY FALSE	Claim by Charlie Kirk: “During Covid, Tim Walz rationed access to monoclonal antibody treatments based on skin color.” Politifact rating: Mostly False (From February 2021 to July 2022, Minnesota’s health department used a centralized program to prioritize monoclonal antibody treatments based on clinical need, briefly considering race as a factor for referrals due to health disparities before removing it during a supply shortage in early 2022.) Did Tim Walz discriminate against white people? Claim distorts COVID-19 treatment plan
BLATANT LIE	Claim by JD Vance (R): “She even wants to take away your ability to eat red meat. That’s how out there she is. That’s real. The fake news will fact-check it. They will fact-check it true. She actually said that.” The Washington Post rating: False (No, she did not say that.) Analysis \| A trio of silly, false claims that JD Vance makes about Kamala Harris
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Andy Reid said If you kneel for the national anthem, you should lose your Olympic medal. Lead Stories rating: Fake Quote Fact Check: NO Evidence Andy Reid Said During Press Conference That Kneeling Protesters Should ‘Lose’ Their Olympic Medal
FALSE	(International: United Kingdom): Princess of Wales Kate Middleton was spotted wearing a headscraf or hijab in London, recently. The Quint rating: False Fact-Check: Video Shows Princess of Wales Kate Middleton Wearing a Head Scarf in London? No, Video is Old and Misleading!

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