MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 07/24/2026

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: The baby name “Donald” hit a record low popularity for new U.S. births in 2025. Snopes.com rating: True (In short, this was true. According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, data for the years 1900 through 2025 showed the year 2025 was the least popular year for the baby name “Donald.” The name ranked 690th in 2025, its lowest ranking on record.) Baby name ‘Donald’ hit record low popularity in US
MISLEADING	Claim by Donald Trump (R): China carried out “the largest compromise of election data in history,” acquiring 220 million U.S. voter files, and officials kept it secret. FactCheck.org rating: Misleading (State voter files are mostly publicly available, and a 2020 intelligence assessment had already said Chinese officials analyzed state voter registration data; Trump provided no evidence China changed voter data.) FactChecking Trump’s Election Security Speech Donald Trump Rating
MOSTLY TRUE	Claim via Social Media: An ICE officer gets 71 days training, it takes 150 days to become a certified Petco pet stylist Lead Stories rating: Mostly True (An Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesperson confirmed that officers receive 71 days of training. The Petco website says its certified pet stylists must complete an 800-hour, 20-week course, which spans about 140 days. The claim slightly overstates the length of the Petco training program.) Fact Check: ICE Officers DO Get 71 Days of Training — Petco Pet Stylist Course Is About 140 Days, Not 150
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: A group of six “MAGA fans” in Louisiana started a hunger strike they vowed would continue until writer E. Jean Carroll returns U.S. President Donald Trump’s $5.6 million sexual abuse and defamation lawsuit payment. Snopes rating: False (Originated as Satire) Did Louisiana ‘MAGA fans’ start hunger strike over Trump’s payment to E. Jean Carroll?
FALSE	(International: Saudi Arabia): Video shows Iranian attack on US logistics warehouse in Saudi Arabia AFP Fact Check rating: False US warehouse blaze clip misrepresented as Middle East war scene

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