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
| FALSE | Claim via Social Media: Japan released “vax vs. unvax data on 18 million people.”
Science Feedback rating: False (The database contained records linked to 18 million vaccine doses, not 18 million people.) Inadequate analysis of Japan data used to spread false claim about COVID-19 vaccine mortality |
| BLATANT LIE |
Claim via Social Media: An image circulating in 2026 authentically showed graffiti beneath a “Department of War” sign that said “0-1.”
Snopes rating: False (Originated as Satire) Alleged image of graffiti beneath ‘Department of War’ sign isn’t what it seems |
| BLATANT LIE |
Claim via Social Media: Real photo shows Michelle Obama standing taller than Barack Obama, Bidens, Clintons, Bushes
Lead Stories rating: False (Edited photo) |
| MISLEADING | Claim by Donald Trump (R): His most favored nation drug policies will save Americans “over $500 billion” over 10 years.
FactCheck.org rating: Misleading (The estimate relies on broad assumptions about future legislation and all new drugs being sold at most favored nation prices, not on the more limited voluntary drug company deals completed so far.) The Shaky Assumptions Behind Trump’s Over $500 Billion in Projected Drug Savings |
| FALSE | (International: United Kingdom): Britain is banning VPNs next month.
Lead Stories rating: False |
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