MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 02/17/2026

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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

BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: 4725 wire transfers for $1.1 billion to Epstein via Russian banks mentioned Trump as the source of the money Lead Stories rating: False (Trump is not mentioned.) Fact Check: Trump NOT Mentioned In Original Claim Epstein Received 4,725 Wire Transfers For $1.1 Billion Via Russian Banks — Other Parts Of Claim Mangled Too
FALSE	Claim by President Donald Trump (R): “We’ve basically stopped all windmills in this country. It’s the most expensive energy you can get.” AP Fact Check rating: False (According to the Energy Information Administration, onshore wind is among the cheapest new electricity sources at about $30 per megawatt hour, less than natural gas or advanced nuclear; offshore wind is more expensive but not the costliest overall.) A look at false claims made by the Trump administration as it revokes a key scientific finding Donald Trump Rating
TRUE	Claim via Social media: Far-right commentator Nick Fuentes said on his podcast: “Women get sent to the gulags first, obviously. Which women? All women. Every woman. Every woman and girl is sent to the gulags. We will determine who the good ones are after the fact.” Snopes rating: True (Correct Attribution) Did Nick Fuentes say ‘all women’ should be ‘sent to the gulags’?
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Various people introduced a bill to block George Soros from funding protests by deeming it organized crime under the RICO Act Lead Stories rating: False (Fake stories) Fact Check: Various People Did NOT Introduce Bill To Block George Soros Funding Protests By Deeming It Organized Crime Under RICO Act
FALSE	(International: Australia): The Australian government is introducing a bill to seize underutilized private property. AAP rating: False (No such bill exists.) No, government has not proposed bill to seize seniors’ homes

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