MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 02/26/2026

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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: Photos show that Austin Tucker Martin, who was shot and killed trying to breach Mar-a-Lago with a gun, is transgender. Lead Stories rating: False (Wrong person) Fact Check: Mislabeled Photos Do NOT Show Austin Tucker Martin Or Demonstrate He Was Transgender — Unidentified Person
FALSE	Claim by President Donald Trump (R): The United States is the only country in the world that allows mail-in ballots. Snopes rating: False (31 countries, in addition to the U.S., allow some form of in-country postal voting. Out of those, 11 nations, including Canada, Germany, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, allow all voters to choose mail-in voting.) Trump said US is only country that allows mail-in ballots. Here’s the truth Donald Trump Rating
MOSTLY TRUE	Claim by Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D): Trump’s policies “have forced American families to pay more than $1,700 each in tariff costs.” AP Fact Check rating: Mostly True (Research from Democrats on Congress’ Joint Economic Committee estimated average household tariff costs at about $1,745 from February 2025 to January 2026. Other estimates ranged from roughly $1,000 to $1,230, while one group estimated $2,048. The $1,700 figure falls within the range of credible analyses.) Fact-checking Democrats’ responses to Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address Abigail Spanberger Rating
BLATANT LIE	Claim by President Donald Trump (R): Gasoline is “now below $2.30 a gallon in most states.” PolitiFact rating: False (No state had an average below $2.30 per gallon as of Feb. 24, 2026. The lowest statewide average was $2.37 in Oklahoma, though a few individual stations dipped below $2.) State of the Union fact-check: Trump exaggerates on economy, immigration
FALSE	(International: Australia): Australia has introduced 10 new laws in 2026 turning seniors into criminals. AAP rating: False (The laws do not exist.) False claim about 10 new laws targeting seniors sparks online outrage

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