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: “Biden agreed to a recount” in the 2024 presidential election.
Politifact rating: False (No evidence that Biden ever claimed this.) No, President Joe Biden didn’t ‘agree’ to a recount in the 2024 presidential election |
| FALSE | Claim via Social Media: The White House will be listed on the sex offender registry once Donald Trump is sworn into office as president due to the verdict in E. Jean Carroll’s 2023 trial against the former president.
Snopes rating: False (Inclusion on a sex offender registry requires a criminal conviction — something that a civil case is legally unable to provide.) No, White House Won’t Be Listed on Sex Offender Registry After Trump Inauguration |
| BLATANT LIE |
Claim via Social Media: Did Donald Trump Call Mika Brzezinski ‘Charming’ After Mar-a-Lago Meeting?
Newsweek rating: False (There is no verified evidence that Donald Trump made a Truth Social post describing Mika Brzezinski as “charming,” claiming Joe Scarborough “begged” for a meeting, or alleging that Scarborough acted “like a scolded dog.” The viral post is a fabrication, with no credible records, evidence, or official announcements supporting the claims.) Fact check: Did Trump call MSNBC host “charming” after Mar-a-Lago meeting? |
| FALSE | Claim via Social Media: Stephen King was permanently banned from Twitter for calling Mr. Free Speech himself Elon Musk, ‘The First Lady.’
FactCheck.org rating: False (Musk did not ban him.) Musk Did Not Ban Stephen King from X, Contrary to Online Claims |
| BLATANT LIE |
Claim via Social Media: “Kroger, Food Lion and Publix announce a 4% price cut across the board.”
Politifact rating: False (Originated as satire) No, supermarket companies Kroger, Food Lion and Publix didn’t announce a 4% price cut |
| FALSE | (International: United Kingdom): A post on X claims that citizens of the United Kingdom can face up to 15 years in prison for viewing “far-right” propaganda
Check Your Fact rating: False (The law is meant for those that view “terrorist propaganda” and “intend to take part in it.”) FACT CHECK: Is The UK Imprisoning People For Viewing Far-Right Propaganda? |
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This is a great resource for verifying information! It’s so important to check the checkers. This reminds me of trying to perfectly balance all the toppings at Papa’s Pizzeria , ensuring every pizza is accurate and delicious. Just like they check for bias, we need to check our own sources and ensure fairness. Accuracy is key, whether it’s serving up virtual pizza or informing the public.