MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 04/06/2026

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

TRUE	Claim via Social Media: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, “Imagine in Iran that instead of spending their wealth, billions of dollars, supporting terrorists or weapons, had spent that money helping the people of Iran, you’d have a much different country.” Snopes rating: True (Correct Attribution) Marco Rubio said Iran would be ‘much different country’ if it spent money on people instead of weapons
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: The carnivore diet can treat diseases and improve long-term health. Science Feedback rating: Unsupported (There is no credible evidence that the carnivore diet treats disease, and experts warn it may increase long-term health risks due to high saturated fat and cholesterol levels.) You are what you eat: how dietary misinfo appeals to our emotions
FALSE	Claim by Donald Trump (R): Iran would soon have missiles capable of reaching the U.S. homeland. FactCheck.org rating: Unsupported (Experts say Iran does not currently have ICBMs capable of reaching the U.S., and such capability is likely years away.) Source: FactChecking Trump’s Prime-Time Address on Iran
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: An image shows a U.S. Army helicopter shot down in Iran on April 3, 2026. Lead Stories rating: False (The image predates the 2026 escalation and actually shows a March 2025 helicopter incident in Honduras.) Fact Check: Image Of Crashed Helicopter Is NOT From Iran — It Predated 2026 Escalation
FALSE	(International: Canada): In late March 2026, Canada criminalized the public reading or quoting of the Bible. Snopes rating: False Did Canada criminalize quoting the Bible? Posts misrepresent bill

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