MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 09/06/2024

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: CDC ended its program offering free COVID vaccines to uninsured people. KGW rating: True (However, local health departments may still offer free vaccinations.) How to get a free COVID-19 vaccine in 2024
BLATANT LIE	Claim by Donald Trump (R): Vice President Kamala Harris “is a communist. … She is really a Marxist.” PolitiFact rating: Pants on Fire (Harris’ campaign describes Harris’ stance as capitalist, and experts say her policies are based on the assumption of a market-driven economy.) Fact-check: Trump called Kamala Harris a communist and a Marxist. Pants on Fire! Donald Trump Rating
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: In 2020, Kamala Harris said that after Trump’s impeachment, his supporters would “feel the vengeance of a nation.” Snopes.com rating: False (Originated as Satire) No, Harris Never Said Trump’s Supporters Would ‘Feel the Vengeance of a Nation
BLATANT LIE	Claim by Donald Trump (R): Kamala Harris “was the first to leave” the Democratic 2020 presidential primary race. PolitiFact rating: Incorrect (Ten candidates who held elected office in positions such as governor and major-city mayors left the race before Harris did.) Fact-checking Trump’s Fox News town hall with Sean Hannity Donald Trump Rating
TRUE	Claim via Social Media: A photo show relatives of vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz wearing T-shirts reading, “Nebraska Walz’s for Trump.” Snopes rating: True (But distant relatives) Photo Shows Relatives of Tim Walz Wearing ‘Nebraska Walz’s for Trump’ Shirts?
FALSE	(International: Nigeria): A post shared on X claims to show former President Donald Trump encouraging anti-government protests in Nigeria. Check Your Fact rating: False (He never said this. AI generated.) FACT CHECK: Video Claims To Show Trump Encouraging Anti-Government Protests In Nigeria

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