MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 01/11/2025 (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: Los Angeles Fire Department Leadership all women. Lead Stories rating: False (3 Of 14) Fact Check: Photo Of ‘Leadership Team At The Los Angeles Fire Department’ Only Shows 3 Of 14 People In Leadership
FALSE	Claim by Donald Trump (R): Wind turbine noise is harmful to whales. Science Feedback rating: Unsupported (Offshore wind turbines aren’t louder than high winds or passing ships, no evidence they harm whales.) No evidence that offshore wind turbines harm whales Donald Trump Rating
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Biden administration ordered flight restrictions in los angeles stopping all fire fighting activities. Lead Stories rating: False (There was a temporary flight restriction during Biden’s visit to the city on January 8, 2025, which is typical for any visiting president to any location.) Fact Check: Biden Administration Did NOT Order LA Airspace ‘Closed To Firefighting Aircraft For Over A Day’ — Temporary Flight Restrictions Are Normal With Air Force One
FALSE	(International: Bangladesh): The Bangladesh government has banned Hindu citizens from government jobs. The Quint rating: False Fact-Check: Bangladesh Government Has Not Banned Hindus From Government Jobs

Disclaimer: We are providing links to fact-checks by third-party fact-checkers. If you do not agree with a fact check, please directly contact the source of that fact check.