MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 12/16/2024

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 via Social Media: Wendys Olive Garden and other restaurants donate to Donald Trump Lead Stories rating: False (None of the political action committees for the restaurants listed in the social media post donated to Trump in the 2024 election,) Fact Check: Wendy’s, Olive Garden, Other Restaurant Companies Did NOT Donate To Trump In 2024 Election
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: An image shows a jail which is being constructed outside the White House is almost complete. Full Fact rating: False (This isn’t what the photo depicts. There is no “jail” being built—it’s actually a spectator stand for viewing the presidential inauguration parade which will take place in January 2025.) No, a ‘jail’ is not being built in front of the White House – Full Fact
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Pardons can be revoked. 10TV rating: False (Presidential pardons cannot be revoked once finalized.) Can President Trump revoke Hunter Biden’s pardon?
TRUE	Did he say it?: In December 2024, Elon Musk said: “In most cases, the word ‘homeless’ is a lie.” Snopes rating: Correct Attribution (“In most cases, the word ‘homeless’ is a lie. It’s usually a propaganda word for violent drug addicts with severe mental illness.”) Elon Musk Did Say the Word ‘Homeless’ Is a Lie
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Juan Soto left the Yankees because players were pro-Trump. Lead Stories rating: False (Scott Boras, Soto’s agent, denied the rumors to Lead Stories, calling them “fake news” and “falsely created.” The social media post that mentioned the supposed article did not provide any evidence.) Fact Check: FAKE Article Excerpt Says Baseball Player Juan Soto Joined Mets Due To Pro-Trump Views Of Yankees Teammates
FALSE	(International: United Kingdom): U.K. government announced cash incentives to families for euthanizing elderly relatives Logically Facts rating: False U.K. is not providing cash bonus for euthanizing elderly relatives

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