MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 10/18/2024

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 via Social Media: Former Vice President Mike Pence said, “Vote for Kamala Harris as president of the United States or Tim Walz as her running mate.” FactCheck.org rating: False (Pence has not endorsed a candidate.) Pence Hasn’t Endorsed Harris, Contrary to Edited Video on Social Media
TRUE	Claim via Social Media: Stealing a political sign is a crime. KGW rating: True (Stealing a political sign is a crime in all states) It is illegal to steal or remove political campaign signs
BLATANT LIE	Claim by Laura Loomer: Atlantic headline calls for election ‘steal’. AFP Fact Check rating: False (It is a fabricated headline.) Fabricated headline suggests Democrats could ‘steal’ US election Laura Loomer Rating
BLATANT LIE	Claim by Stew Peters: Underwater imagery shows weather control operation in Florida. AFP Fact Check rating: False (Stew Peters rivals Alex Jones in conspiracy theories.) Seabed images misrepresented to spread Hurricane Milton conspiracy theories Stew Peters Rating
BLATANT LIE	Claim by End Wokeness: A video shows a “FEMA Disaster Preparedness Meeting” in which someone says “We should focus our efforts on LGBTQIA people.” Check Your Fact rating: False (The video has been miscaptioned. Neither of the quotes listed in the caption appear in the video.) FACT CHECK: No, This Video Does Not Show ‘FEMA Disaster Preparedness Meeting’ Focusing Efforts On LGBTQ+ People
FALSE	(International: Philippines): All senior citizens in the Philippines will receive a monthly pension of P1,000 from the government VERA Files rating: False P1,000 monthly pension for INDIGENT senior citizens, not all

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