MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 09/19/2025

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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 by Pres. Donald Trump (R): “The radical left causes tremendous violence, and they seem to do it in a bigger way.” The Conversation rating: False (Since 2001, right-wing extremists have been responsible for about 75–80% of U.S. domestic terrorism deaths, while left-wing groups account for roughly 10–15% of incidents and less than 5% of fatalities. Notable right-wing attacks include the Charleston church shooting, the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre, and the El Paso Walmart shooting. Left-wing extremist activity has historically involved property damage and rare deadly incidents. The evidence shows right-wing extremist violence poses the greater threat.) Right-wing extremist violence is more frequent and more deadly than left-wing violence − what the data shows
BLATANT LIE	Claim by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Tylenol use during pregnancy causes autism. FactCheck.org rating: False (Stronger studies, including sibling comparisons, show no causal link; observed associations are likely due to other factors.) The Facts Behind Claims on Autism, Tylenol and Folate
MOSTLY TRUE	Claim by Katherine Clark (D): “Republicans are spiking health insurance premiums by 75% for everyday Americans” if they don’t extend enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies. PolitiFact rating: Mostly True (If the Republican-controlled Congress does not extend enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies before they expire at the end of this year, ACA enrollees would have to pay more for health insurance. Analysis of federal data by health care think tank KFF found that the average out-of-pocket cost increase would be 79%, with state-by-state average increases ranging from 49% to 195%.) Yes, ACA subsidies cut and premium rise could mean your health insurance bill goes up 75%
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Kerr County, Texas, Sheriff Larry Leitha endorsed Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom for U.S. president and Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, for vice president. Snopes.com rating: False (Made up claim) Texas sheriff endorsed Gavin Newsom and Jasmine Crockett for president, VP?
FALSE	(International: United Kingdom): National Health Service King’s College Hospital shows pregnant men on an informational poster. Lead Stories rating: False (Not NHS Sign) Fact Check: ‘Your Body During Pregnancy’ Graphic Did NOT Appear In Official King’s College Hospital NHS Poster

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