MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 05/25/2025 (Weekend Edition)

Fact Check Search

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: Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., started singing during a May 20 CNN interview. PolitiFact rating: False (Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-NJ., did not sing during a CNN interview. A video circulating on X is altered.) New Jersey Congresswoman did not sing during a CNN interview; video is altered
FALSE	Claim by Donald Trump (R): “‘THE ONE, BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL’ … will kick millions of Illegal Aliens off of Medicaid to PROTECT it for those who are the ones in real need.” FactCheck.org rating: False (People living in the U.S. illegally are not eligible for full Medicaid coverage, so the bill cannot remove them from a program they are not enrolled in.) A False Claim About Illegal Immigration and Medicaid Donald Trump Rating
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Harvard plans on blacklisting Trump supporters. Lead Stories rating: False (No Evidence) Fact Check: NO EVIDENCE That Harvard University Has Announced A Plan To Blacklist Trump Supporters On Campus
FALSE	(International: Turkey): Turkey tourism ministry has released a letter urging Indians not to cancel their travel plans to Turkey. The Quint rating: False Fake Letter Attributing to Turkey Tourism, Urging Indians to Visit Goes Viral

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