MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 04/13/2025 (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): The U.S. is “taking in almost $2 billion a day in tariffs.” Politifact rating: False (President Donald Trump’s claim that tariffs were generating nearly $2 billion a day lacks supporting evidence, according to Treasury data. Economists say such high estimates are unrealistic because tariffs tend to reduce imports, lowering potential revenue.) Fact-check: Trump said tariffs collections are ‘almost $2 billion a day.’ Trade experts are doubtful Donald Trump Rating
TRUE	Claim via Social Media: U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon twice referred to artificial intelligence — AI — as “A1.” Snopes rating: True (Indeed she did.) Yes, Education Secretary Linda McMahon said ‘A1’ in response about AI
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Trump posted that he would increase tariffs on China for every 1000 ‘likes’ he gets. Lead Stories rating: False (No Such Post) Fact Check: Trump Did NOT Post He Would Raise Tariffs On China For Every 1,000 ‘Likes’
FALSE	(International: Hungary): Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is creating a ‘Christian NATO’ alliance in April 2025. Logically Facts rating: False Hungary’s PM is not creating a ‘Christian NATO’ alliance

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