Item: MBFC’s Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 05/22/2026
Rating: Right
Author: Media Bias Fact Check

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: After a May 2026 shooting at a San Diego mosque that killed three people, far-right influencer Laura Loomer said the best way to keep U.S. Muslims safe was “to deport every Muslim in America back to the Middle East where they can live in fully Islamic societies.” Snopes.com rating: True (Correct Attribution) Laura Loomer said deporting ‘every Muslim in America’ is best way to keep them safe
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: “Climate change is manufactured or not supported by science.” Science Feedback rating: False (Scientific evidence shows climate change is real, human-caused, and driven primarily by greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels.) Fossil fuels receive more government support than renewables
MOSTLY FALSE	Claim by Kirsten Gillibrand (D): “President Trump’s tariffs are costing New York households an estimated $4,200 annually.” PolitiFact rating: Mostly False (The figure was at the high end of earlier estimates after Trump’s 2025 tariffs, but more recent estimates are significantly lower, generally ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 per household because tariff levels changed.) Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand says tariffs cost New Yorkers $4,200 a year. Most recent estimates are lower Kirsten Gillibrand Rating
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: An image authentically showed U.S. President Donald Trump lifting an Asian girl he received as a gift during his state visit to China in May 2026. Snopes rating: Fake Image claiming to show Trump with young girl during China visit is fake. Here’s proof
FALSE	(International: Denmark): The Copenhagen City Council is limiting elderly care residents to 80 grams of beef per week for climate reasons, as claimed in May 2026 social media posts. Snopes rating: False Copenhagen isn’t restricting seniors’ beef intake. The limit is only guidance

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