MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 06/03/2025

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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: Secretary of State Marco Rubio officially declared that indivuduals who criticize Israel will be denied entry visas to the United States Lead Stories rating: False ( In a video posted along with the claim, Secretary Rubio does say the U.S. has implemented a new visa policy to “prevent foreign nationals from coming to the United States to foment hatred against our Jewish community.” Rubio did not say that under the new visa policy criticism of Israel would trigger a ban.) Fact Check: Secretary of State Marco Rubio Did NOT Officially Declare Anyone Who Criticizes Israel Will Be Denied Entry Visa To The United States
MOSTLY FALSE	Claim by Donald Trump (R): $7–$8 trillion has been invested in the U.S. in two months. FactCheck.org rating: Mostly False (The number includes future announcements, not actual investments, and similar investments were made under Biden.) Trump Exaggerates Investment Gains and Dismisses Biden-Era Growth Donald Trump Rating
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Ben & Jerry’s has “From the River” ice cream Lead Stories rating: False (AI Ice Cream) Fact Check: Fake Ben & Jerry’s ‘From The River’ Ice Cream Tub Photo Is AI Generated
FALSE	(International: Algeria): Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who won a gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics, was banned from the World Boxing Organization (WBO) because she isn’t a woman. Snopes rating: False Imane Khelif wasn’t banned from World Boxing Organization

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