MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 06/17/2025

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Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world. We only utilize fact-checkers who 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

MISLEADING	Claim by Tim Walz (D): Those who “rely on SNAP to put a little extra on the table, you and your kids and 11 million of our neighbors are going to be kicked off that vital lifeline.” FactCheck.org rating: Misleading (That figure comes from the left-leaning Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, which said as many as 11 million are in households “at risk” of losing some or all of their SNAP assistance under the bill’s work requirement provisions.) Walz and Johnson Make Misleading Claims About Bill’s Impact on SNAP
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: A video authentically shows Waymo’s CEO addressing the Los Angeles protests and announcing that the company is offering free rides to immigrants attending the demonstrations. Snopes rating: False (Labeled Satire) Watch out for video claiming to show Waymo CEO offering free rides to immigrants at LA protests
FALSE	Claim via Social Media: Trump’s mobilization of National Guard to Los Angeles in 2025 is just like George HW Bush mobilization in 1992. Lead Stories rating: False (It is entirely different, as the Governor requested the National Guard in 1992.) Fact Check: Trump’s Mobilization Of Military Does NOT Match The 1992 Los Angeles Mobilization By George H.W. Bush — California Gov. Did Not Request 2025 Action
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: A photo shared online authentically depicts U.S. President Donald Trump on an airplane with underage girls. Snopes rating: Fake AI-generated image shows Trump on Epstein’s jet with underage girls
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Florida law says drivers have a right to run over protesters. PolitiFact rating: False (The law doesn’t say that.) Can Florida drivers run over protesters without consequence? No, that’s not what the law says
FALSE	(International: India): Karnataka state budget has several budgets benefits for the muslims in the state. The Quint rating: False Fact-Check: Misleading Communal Claims About Karnataka’s State Budget Viral

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