MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 10/16/2024

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 by Bob Casey (D): “McCormick’s promised the richest people in America a massive tax break. To pay for it, he’s made clear he’ll slash your Medicare and Social Security and cut Medicaid for nursing home care.” The Washington Post rating: Four Pinocchios (This is a speculative prediction, not a direct statement from McCormick.) Analysis \| Democratic senator attacks his Pennsylvania rival with an invented claim
MISLEADING	Claim via Social Media: Starlink free for hurricane victims. KGW rating: Misleading (You still have to buy equipment.) Elon’s Starlink promise to Helene, Milton victims misleading
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Social media posts provide authentic emails as evidence that a real person alleges Tim Walz sexually abused a student at a 1995 Indigo Girls concert. Lead Stories rating: False (Fake emails) Fact Check: Social Media Posts Do NOT Provide Authentic Emails About A Purported Sexual Assault Allegation Against Tim Walz
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris instructed the National Guard to fill a plane with supplies for hurricane victims so she could use it for a photo op, and the plane’s supplies were never delivered to victims. Snopes rating: False (There was a mechanical mishap. The National Guard loaded the plane with the expectation it would deliver supplies to hurricane victims. However, after Harris’ press event in front of the plane, it was discovered to have a mechanical issue that would prevent it from delivering the supplies. The supplies was loaded onto a different plane and the supplies made their way to the victims the following day.) Harris Didn’t Have Photo Op with Supply Plane Containing Hurricane Aid That Wasn’t Delivered
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: claims Trump is purportedly offered $50 gas to Floridians who were trying to escape Hurricane Milton Check Your Fact rating: False (Originated as satire) FACT CHECK: Is Donald Trump Offering $50 Gas To Floridians Trying To Escape Hurricane Milton?
FALSE	(International: Philippines): The Philippine Navy and US allies engaged in a fight with Chinese forces in Subic Bay amid rising tensions in the South China Sea. Rappler rating: False FACT CHECK: The Philippines, US didn’t have fight with China over Subic Bay

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