MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 03/10/2026

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 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R): Florida has attracted more income moving into the state during his tenure than “any American state in the history of the republic.” Gigafact rating: Misleading (IRS migration data shows Florida gained significant income from inbound migration during DeSantis’ tenure, including roughly $36 billion in adjusted gross income moving into the state in 2022. However, IRS migration data only reliably dates back to 1990, making it impossible to verify whether Florida’s gains are the largest in U.S. history.) Has Florida attracted more income under DeSantis than any state in the country’s history? Ron DeSantis Rating
BLATANT LIE	Claim by Donald Trump (R): The 2015 Iran nuclear agreement “gave (Iran) the right to have top-of-the-line nuclear weapons.” PolitiFact rating: False (The nuclear agreement did not bless Iran’s “right” to nuclear weapons. Iran could have acquired or developed a nuclear weapon by defying the terms of the nuclear agreement.) Trump wrong that a 2015 Obama-era deal gave Iran the right to nuclear weapons Donald Trump Rating
FALSE	Claim via Social Media: Bill Gates donated $50 million to create “biologically modified” crops that have already been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Snopes rating: False (There is no evidence that Bill Gates donated money to Terrana Biosciences or has any involvement with the company. The $50 million referenced in social media posts came from the venture capital firm Flagship Pioneering, which launched the startup. In addition, the EPA confirmed it has not made any public determination or approval regarding Terrana’s RNA-based crop technology.) Did Bill Gates donate $50M to create ‘biologically modified’ crops? Here’s the truth
TRUE	Claim via Social Media: During an interview in 2008, then-presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said “I want the Iranians to know that if I’m the president, we will attack Iran.” Snopes rating: True (Correct Attribution) Why Hillary Clinton once said US would attack Iran if she was president
FALSE	(International: Philippines): Pictures show Jeffrey Epstein with a younger Rodrigo Duterte. AFP Fact Check rating: False Images showing Duterte with Epstein are manipulated

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