Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world. We only utilize fact-checkers that 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: “Pride Content Blocked On X Permanently, ‘Protecting Kids Comes First.’”
FactCheck.org rating: False (The claim originated from a satirical website. While Elon Musk has rolled back some policies protecting transgender individuals, Pride-related content is not permanently blocked on X.) Elon Musk Has Not Blocked Pride-Related Content from X, Contrary to Posts |
| FALSE | Claim via Social Media: “Gov. Gavin Newsom will withhold the state’s federal income tax in 2025”
USA Today rating: False (The claim originated with a parody account. A spokesperson for Fox News said the outlet hadn’t reported anything like the claim. States aren’t involved in collecting federal income taxes.) No, Fox News didn’t say Newsom would withhold California’s income taxes | Fact check |
| TRUE | Claim via Social Media: The military can be used to carry out deportations.
KGW rating: True (Yes, it’s legal for the president to use the military to help carry out mass deportations and other immigration enforcement actions. The National Guard, with approval from a state’s governor, can detain individuals, but the other branches of the military can offer mostly logistical support.) Military can be used to carry about deportations under Trump plan |
| FALSE | (International: Israel): “Authentic photo shows Netanyahu on a ventilator in hospital”
Lead Stories rating: False (Wrong Ear) Fact Check: Image Of Netanyahu On Ventilator In Hospital Is NOT Authentic |
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