MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 08/28/2024

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 via Social Media: A fundraising event for Jan. 6 defendants will be hosted at the Trump New Jersey golf course. KGW rating: True (The event will be held at the course, but Trump says he’s not going.) J6 Awards Gala to be hosted at Trump golf course
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Authentic photo shows Secret Service agents without earpieces during Trump shooting. News Fact Network rating: False (A zoomed photo shows the earpieces in.) Fact vs. Fiction: Secret Service Agents Not Wearing Earpieces During an Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump
FALSE	Claim by Sam Brown (R): Jacky Rosen “said ending taxes on tips would ‘hurt working Nevada families.’” Politifact rating: False (Rosen supports eliminating taxes on tips but criticized the Republicans’ broader tax agenda. Rosen is one of two Senate Democrats co-sponsoring a Republican bill to end federal taxes on tips.) No, Jacky Rosen didn’t say ending taxes on tips would hurt Nevada families
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: claims the Harris-Walz campaign is purportedly proposing a 20% sales tax on golf-related items Check Your Fact rating: False (Originated as satire) FACT CHECK: Claim That Harris-Walz Campaign Has Proposed 20% Sales Tax On Golf-Related Items Is Satire
BLATANT LIE	Claim by Donald Trump (R): “News reports confirm Biden and Harris have weaponized the IRS to confiscate your tip money. Biden and Harris have literally unleashed the IRS to harass workers who receive tips.” Washington Post rating: Four Pinocchios (No evidence to support this claim.) Analysis \| Trump’s ad attacks Harris for a tax program that doesn’t exist Donald Trump Rating
FALSE	(International: United Kingdom): Muslims do not have to pay council tax in the UK if they pray at home. Australian Associated Press rating: False (There’s no exemption for Muslims if they pray at home.) No, home prayer doesn’t exempt Muslims from UK council tax

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