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
| FALSE | Claim by Donald Trump (R): “It’s 300[,000], 350,000 people died last year from drugs.”
FactCheck.org rating: False (The provisional number of drug overdose deaths in 2024 was 79,383.) Trump Again Overstates Number of Drug Overdose Deaths in U.S. |
| BLATANT LIE |
Claim via Social Media: The government of Qatar demanded return of the plane it gifted to the Trump Administration.
Lead Stories rating: False (No Reports) Fact Check: NO EVIDENCE Qatar Demanded That U.S. Return Plane ‘Gifted’ To Trump Administration |
| TRUE | Claim via Social Media: Turning Point USA founder and CEO Charlie Kirk said, “If I see a Black pilot, I’m going to be like, ‘Boy, I hope he’s qualified.'”
Snopes rating: True (Correct Attribution) Real Charlie Kirk quote about Black pilot qualifications circulates online |
| FALSE | Claim via Social Media: So Trump won his appeal against the 34 felony counts… Dropped the 34 charges and got his money back.
Lead Stories rating: False (He won part of an appeal, but in a case unrelated to the 34 felony counts. On Aug. 21, 2025 five judges in a New York appeals court decided to throw out the $500 million penalty, but not the finding of guilt, imposed when Trump was found to have overstated his wealth for financial gain.) |
| FALSE | (International: India): Video shows US President Donald Trump saying India lost 7 jets and requested mediation for a ceasefire with Pakistan.
BOOM Fact Check rating: False Video Of Trump Saying India Asked For Help With A Ceasefire Is A Deepfake | BOOM |
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