MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 10/11/2025 (Weekend Edition)

Fact Check Search

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: A video of a pregnant woman in Texas talking about late term abortion and being told by a doctor she should leave the state to deliver her baby is authentic. Lead Stories rating: False (The woman posted another video explaining that she is not pregnant and not from Texas. She said it was an “engage bait” strategy in which she pretended to be “MAGA” as a way to get “MAGA” women to listen to her.) Fact Check: Video Of Pregnant Woman Saying Her Doctor Told Her To Leave Texas Because Of A Possible Late Term Abortion Is NOT Authentic — Creator Calls It ‘Engage Bait’
TRUE	Claim via Social Media: Conservative nonprofit organization Turning Point USA announced an alternative 2026 Super Bowl halftime show. Snopes rating: True (It is alleged to feature Christian performers.) Is Turning Point USA hosting alternative 2026 Super Bowl halftime show?
BLATANT LIE	Claim by Mike Johnson (R): “As a condition for ending the Democrat shutdown, Democrats want hospitals (to be) paid MORE to treat illegal aliens than American citizens.” Politifact rating: False (Federal law mandates that hospitals provide emergency care to everyone, regardless of insurance or immigration status. Republicans’ 2025 spending law cut federal reimbursements for emergency care to some noncitizens, and Democrats now seek to restore those funds.) Fact-checking Mike Johnson: Do Dems want hospitals paid extra for immigrants versus US citizens?
TRUE	(International: Argentina): Footage of Argentinian President Milei performing at a rock concert is real’ Lead Stories rating: True (He Did Perform.) Fact Check: Video Of Argentine President Milei Singing At Rock Concert IS Real

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