MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 10/08/2025

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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

TRUE	Claim via Social Media: Alisa Kasmer, the woman who posted a long message on Facebook attacking Stephen Miller, is really Miller’s cousin. Lead Stories rating: True (They are 1st Cousins.) Fact Check: Alisa Kasmer, Whose Facebook Post Says She’s ‘Grieving’ What Trump Aide Stephen Miller ‘Has Become,’ IS His First Cousin
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Two videos posted online in fall 2025 showed authentic TV news reports about U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George issuing a statement on live television declaring President Donald Trump a direct threat to national security and calling for him to be immediately removed from office. Snopes rating: Fake Watch out for videos claiming Gen. Randy George spoke out against Trump
MISLEADING	Claim by Retsef Levi (CDC Advisory Panel): There are “no appropriate randomized clinical trials,” and observational evidence on pregnancy safety is “very low quality,” raising concerns. FactCheck.org rating: Misleading (RCTs in pregnancy are often unethical or infeasible; robust, large-scale observational data and surveillance systems are the standard for detecting rare risks and show no safety signal.) Vaccine Advisory Committee Members Mislead About COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy CDC Rating
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey issued a Super Bowl sponsorship ultimatum to the NFL over Bad Bunny halftime performance. Lead Stories rating: False (Not Announced) Fact Check: Coca-Cola CEO Did NOT Issue Super Bowl Sponsorship Ultimatum Over Bad Bunny — Quote Attributed To Other People Too
FALSE	(International: United Kingdom): Claim by the Daily Mail: Korean researchers said they found proof the covid vaccines raised the risk of six types of cancer. Full Fact rating: Incorrect (The Korean researchers said they found an association between the vaccines and cancer, but specifically said they didn’t know the vaccines were the cause. There is no good evidence Covid vaccines cause cancer. The DM corrected the article.) Daily Mail corrects article about Covid vaccines and cancer – Full Fact Daily Mail Rating

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