MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 04/05/2025 (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 by Donald Trump (R): Boasberg “seems to be grabbing the ‘Trump Cases’ all to himself.” PolitiFact rating: False (Judges don’t self-select their cases; cases are assigned to judges randomly through an automated process.) Fact-checking misleading statements by Trump and his allies about Judge James Boasberg Donald Trump Rating
TRUE	Claim via Social Media: President Trump’s tariffs will increase consumer prices. WCNC rating: True (According to The Council on Foreign Relations, tariffs are a form of tax applied on imports from other countries and are usually passed on to the consumer. Countries have used them to protect domestic industries and to retaliate against other countries’ unfair trade practices.) Financial expert breaks down impacts of Trump tariffs on American families
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Article states that a recent study shows that people who identify as LGBTQ have a lower IQ than average. Logically Facts rating: False (There is no evidence to support this claim. There is evidence in some studies that LGBTQ have a slightly higher IQ.) Article claiming LBGTQ people have lower IQ is fake
FALSE	(International: South Africa): Authentic SABC video shows Zelenskyy bought a 51% stake in Northam Platinum mine in South Africa Lead Stories rating: False Fact Check: SABC News Did NOT Report Zelenskyy Bought Northam Platinum Mine Stake — Fake Video With AI Sound

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