MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 07/28/2026

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: Videos shared to social media in July 2026 authentically show an attendee of a Trump speech mocking or mimicking him. Snopes rating: True (It is real) Is video of Trump speech attendee mocking the president real?
MISLEADING	Claim by Donald Trump (R): Venezuela had the ability to digitally alter vote totals “in ways that could not be detected, even with an audit.” FactCheck.org rating: Misleading (The CIA described this as a theoretically possible method in Venezuela, not a confirmed finding that it was actually implemented or that such manipulation affected U.S. elections.) Trump’s Distorted Venezuela Elections Claim Donald Trump Rating
TRUE	Claim via Social Media: Military and security aid made up its smallest share of U.S. foreign assistance since fiscal 2001. Pew Research Center rating: True (Military and security aid fell from $18.2 billion in fiscal 2024 to $7.3 billion in fiscal 2025, accounting for 15.5% of total foreign aid.) U.S. foreign aid is plunging in second Trump administration
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: U.S. President Donald Trump said, “If Christians don’t get involved in politics, politics will erase their right to be Christians.” Snopes rating: False (He did not say it.) Did Trump tell Christians they need to get involved in politics?
FALSE	(International: Australia): The World Bank has classified Australia as a third-world country. AFP Fact Check rating: False Pundit falsely claims World Bank classifies Australia as ‘third world country’

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