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
| TRUE | Claim via Social Media: Construction of U.S. President Donald Trump’s $200 million White House ballroom expansion is continuing as planned despite the government shutdown that began on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025.
Snopes rating: True (The ballroom construction was reported to be funded by the president and private donors rather than taxpayer funds.) White House ballroom construction will continue amid government shutdown |
| BLATANT LIE |
Claim by Retsef Levi (ACIP chair): Most work group members believe pregnant women should not get COVID-19 vaccines due to “lack of robust evidence” on safety and efficacy.
FactCheck.org rating: False (Extensive studies show vaccination during pregnancy is safe and protects against severe COVID-19; major medical groups continue to recommend it.) Vaccine Advisory Committee Members Mislead About COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy |
| TRUE | Claim via Social Media: Photos shared online in late September 2025 authentically showed “Trump 2028” hats on the president’s Oval Office desk during a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Congressional leaders.
Snopes rating: True ‘Trump 2028’ hats seen on Oval Office desk during meeting with lawmakers |
| BLATANT LIE |
Claim by Donald Trump (R): China sells most wind turbines but has very few wind farms.
FactCheck.org rating: False (China leads the world in both wind turbine manufacturing and wind farm capacity, holding about 44% of global capacity and nearly five times more wind farms than the U.S.) |
| FALSE | (International: Australia): Donald Trump posted that he won’t meet Anthony Albanese and wants to meet Queensland senator Pauline Hanson instead.
Australian Associated Press rating: False (The post is fake.) No, Trump is not ditching Albanese for One Nation leader | AAP |
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