MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 01/02/2026

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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

MISLEADING	Claim by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Menopausal hormone therapy reduces cardiovascular disease and mortality by up to 50% and lowers Alzheimer’s disease risk by 35%. FactCheck.org rating: Misleading (These figures are cherry-picked from limited observational studies and do not reflect the full body of evidence; major medical guidelines do not recommend hormone therapy to prevent heart disease or dementia.) Makary, RFK Jr. Exaggerate Chronic Disease Benefits of Menopausal Hormone Therapy
FALSE	Claim by Donald Trump (R): Bill Clinton went to Epstein’s island “28 times.” PolitiFact rating: False (Clinton took four trips on Epstein’s plane in 2002–2003 for overseas travel; there is no evidence he visited the island.) Six years after his death, Jeffrey Epstein still fuels conspiracies and falsehood Donald Trump Rating
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: FBI Director Kash Patel admitted to deleting 2.7 terabytes of evidence related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Snopes rating: False (AI-generated) Did Kash Patel admit to deleting 2.7 terabytes of Epstein files? Don’t be fooled
FALSE	(International: Philippines): President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will resign as president of the Philippines. Rappler rating: False FACT CHECK: Marcos not resigning, video twists podcast remarks

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