MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 08/14/2025

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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: Trump ordered the complete clearance of homeless people in 50 states. Lead Stories rating: False (Trump declared on his Truth Social account, “the Homeless have to move out, IMMEDIATELY,” in reference to Washington, D.C.) Fact Check: President Donald Trump Did NOT Announce Clearance Of Homeless People From All 50 States – Only D.C.
TRUE	Claim via Social Media: Some South Carolina schools will have non-certified teachers. WCNC rating: True (While these new hires do not need a traditional teaching certification, they must meet several requirements. Potential teachers must have a relevant bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant work experience. They must also undergo training, pass evaluations, pass background checks, and enroll in a teacher certification program within three years of being hired.) South Carolina tackles teacher shortage with new pilot program
TRUE	Claim via Social Media: Lawrence Taylor, the former NFL linebacker whom President Donald Trump appointed to a youth sports advisory council, is a registered sex offender. Snopes rating: True (Taylor pleaded guilty in 2011 to sexual misconduct involving a 16-year-old and is listed in Florida’s sex offender registry.) Former NFL Linebacker Tapped by Trump for New Sports Council Is Registered Sex Offender
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Tesla deactivated rapper Big Huey’s cybertruck and sent him a cease-and-desist letter over a song. Lead Stories rating: False (The company denies it. The screen message, reading “return to dealer”, is clear evidence of a hoax, since Teslas are not sold through dealerships. The “cease and desist letter” accompanying the purported deactivation showed an incorrect current title for Tesla’s legal counsel. Fact Check: Tesla Did NOT Remotely Deactivate Big Huey’s Cybertruck
FALSE	(International: Norway): Norway has a floating greenhouse that grows food and purifies water AFP Fact Check rating: False Norway sinks claims on AI image of ‘floating greenhouse’

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