MBFC’s Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 12/29/2024 (Weekend Edition)

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

BLATANT
LIE
Claim via Social Media: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that he will ban Hershey’s chocolate.

Check Your Fact rating: False (There is no evidence of Kennedy making this post.)

FACT CHECK: Did RFK Jr. Announce He Will Ban Hershey’s Chocolate?

FALSE Claim via Social Media: “A revolutionary pill that combines over 60 natural herbs” cures COPD within three days.

Science Feedback rating: Inaccurate (While lifestyle changes and medication can help manage COPD symptoms, there is currently no cure for this disease.)

AI-generated videos promote false herbal cure for COPD, a currently incurable lung disease

BLATANT
LIE
Claim via Social Media: U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat from California, ordered the murder of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson because he was set to testify against her in a case of insider trading.

Snopes rating: False (Nonsense Conspiracy)

UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson Was Not Set to Testify Against Pelosi in Insider Trading Case

FALSE (International: Canada): Donald Trump said he would have Trudeau arrested if he came to US

AFP Fact Check rating: False

Audio of Trump threatening Trudeau is likely a deepfake

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