MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 04/19/2025 (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 Libs of TikTok and Ted Cruz (R): The family of 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony, who is accused of the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf, also 17, used funds donated to them to buy a house and a new car. Snopes rating: False (There is no credible evidence to support this claim) No, family of 17-year-old stabbing suspect Karmelo Anthony did not buy house, car with donated funds Libs of TikTok Rating
FALSE	Claim via Social Media: Social Security is moving all public communication to X. WCNC rating: False (No, the Social Security Administration is not issuing public announcements on X only. It will continue to be used in all mediums.) No, Social Security won’t use X exclusively for public communication
BLATANT LIE	Claim by Elon Musk: The Department of Government Efficiency found evidence that thousands of noncitizens illegally registered to vote and many “who did vote.” FactCheck.org rating: Unsupported (Regurgitated conspiracy theory. Voting experts say the claims are highly dubious, and DOGE hasn’t released any evidence.) Musk’s Unsupported Claim to Have Unveiled Massive Illegal Voting by Noncitizens
FALSE	(International: Ukraine): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has acquired a 51 percent stake in Northam Platinum Ltd, a major South African mining company. Logically Facts rating: Fake Zelenskyy acquired stakes in Northam Platinum? No, video is fake

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