MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 11/27/2024

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: Project 2025, a conservative coalition’s plan for a future U.S. Republican presidency, proposes eliminating the federal Head Start education program. Snopes rating: True (Project 2025’s goals, explicitly recommends eliminating the Head Start program.) Yes, Project 2025 Wants To Eliminate Head Start
FALSE	Claim via Social Media: Harris’ campaign paid celebrities for endorsements. USA Today rating: False (The four celebrities cited in the post − or people speaking on their behalf − have all said they weren’t paid by Harris’ campaign for their endorsements. There are no payments for celebrity endorsements listed in campaign finance reports from the campaign.) No evidence Harris paid celebrities to endorse her \| Fact check
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: “Elon Musk: ‘I Am Releasing Tesla’s $7,000 NEW Car That Runs On PURE Solar Power!’” PolitiFact rating: False (There are no news reports or Tesla press releases as of Nov. 26 that said Elon Musk will release a cheap solar-powered Tesla.) You can’t buy a $7,000 solar-powered Tesla. Despite social media …
FALSE	Claim via Social Media: Record breaking turnout in 2024 election proves 2020 election was stolen. USA Today rating: False (While votes are still being counted, there is no evidence there was record-breaking turnout in the 2024 presidential election.) Trump’s 2024 win does not prove 2020 election was stolen \| Fact check
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: “Donald Trump has appointed NBA legend Karl Malone as the new director of Child Protective Services.” PolitiFact rating: False (Originated as satire) No, Donald Trump didn’t name former NBA player Karl Malone director of Child Protective Services
FALSE	(International: Germany): A study found mRNA COVID-19 vaccines increase the risk of cancer in children. Australian Associated Press rating: False (The study did not show COVID-19 vaccines increase cancer risk.) No, German study did not find COVID vaccines increase cancer risk for kids

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