MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 03/28/2025

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 by Pete Hegseth (R): “Nobody was texting war plans” in the Trump administration Signal group text about bombing Yemen. Politifact rating: False (Military experts said that the texts included sensitive operational details about military action, which is akin to a plan. Trump administration officials say that a lack of details, such as names, locations and methods, means it was not a “war plan.” Multiple experts called this disingenuous.) Hegseth says leaked Signal group text didn’t have ‘war plans’. But screenshots show attack details
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Vogue magazine published an article in March 2025 with the headline “Disney Confirms Russian Troll Farms At Heart of Bad Snow White Opening Weekend”. Lead Stories rating: False (Fake Headline) Fact Check: FAKE Vogue Headline Claims Disney Blamed ‘Russian Troll Farms’ for ‘Snow White’ Opening Weekend — No Such Article
TRUE	Claim via Social Media: New and existing Social Security beneficiaries will be able to verify their identities only by using an online system or going to a Social Security office. Snopes rating: True (The change applies to new Social Security beneficiaries and those seeking to change their direct deposit information. Those who cannot verify their identity through the online “my Social Security” system will have to do so in person at a Social Security office. The Social Security Administration initially announced this change would take place after March 31, 2025, but later said it would go into effect April 14, 2025.) Many Social Security recipients will have to confirm identity in person to receive benefits
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: A post shared on X claims that former health official Anthony Fauci’s passport application was denied. Check Your Fact rating: False (There is no evidence for this claim. The origin of this claim is satire.) FACT CHECK: Did The US Deny Fauci’s Passport Application?
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Sen. Chuck Schumer’s estimated net worth is $85 million. Lead Stories rating: False (Financial disclosures required by law show the New York Democrat and his wife have a combined wealth of no more than $2,665,000.) Fact Check: Sen. Chuck Schumer’s Estimated Net Worth Is NOT $85 Million — It’s Much Less
FALSE	(International: United Kingdom): Claim by Keir Starmer: Under the last Conservative government, interest rates were at 11%. Full Fact rating: Incorrect (The Bank of England base rate has not been as high as 11% since 1991.) Interest rates were not at 11% under the last Conservative government – Full Fact Keir Starmer Rating

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