MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 08/06/2026

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

FALSE	Claim by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: COVID-19 vaccines did not protect children. FactCheck.org rating: False (Multiple studies found that COVID-19 vaccination reduced children’s risk of infection and severe disease, including hospitalization and ICU admission.) RFK Jr.’s Falsehood-Filled CNN Interview
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Suspected Spokane arsonist Aaron F. Farinacci is a registered Republican voter Lead Stories rating: False (There is no party registration in Washington.) Fact Check: Suspected Spokane Arsonist Aaron F. Farinacci Is NOT A Registered Republican Voter — Washington Voters Do NOT Choose Party Affiliation When Registering
TRUE	Claim via Social Media: Capital One bank closed 300 of U.S. President Donald Trump’s accounts because of money laundering concerns. Snopes rating: True (Lawyers for Capital One said in a court filing in July 2026 that the bank closed accounts belonging to 12 plaintiffs for “anti-money laundering reasons” following reviews by the bank’s experts. The bank did not reveal the findings of the investigation, meaning it isn’t clear whether it had proof the plaintiffs actually laundered money through their accounts. Also, it’s unclear exactly how many accounts the bank closed; the plaintiffs said they had approximately 385.) Capital One closed hundreds of Trump bank accounts for ‘anti-money laundering reasons,’ lawsuit says
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: In 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump promoted a proposal called “The TRUMP Rules” that would restrict legislative lawmakers’ privileges and actions. Snopes rating: False (Trump did not do this) Posts falsely claim Trump proposed new rules restricting Congress members’ privileges
FALSE	(International: Philippines): Ferdinand Marcos Jr. “confirmed” during his penultimate State of the Nation Address that Rodrigo Duterte is set to be released by the International Criminal Court. VERA Files rating: Fake NO ‘confirmation’ by Marcos of Digong release from ICC

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