MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 10/22/2026

Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world. We only use fact-checkers who are either signatories to 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

BLATANT LIE	Claim by Defending Main Street PAC and Pine Tree Results PAC: Troy Jackson voted to “tax our gas” or increase Maine’s gasoline tax. FactCheck.org rating: False (The cited 2013 legislation increased Maine’s general sales tax and taxes on lodging, alcohol and prepared meals, but those increases did not apply to gasoline. Maine’s gasoline tax remained at 30 cents per gallon.) Ads in Maine Make Misleading Tax Claims About Jackson
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Flyers mailed to Texas homes were sent by a legitimate “Texas Transgender Student Union” and represented transgender advocacy organizations. Lead Stories rating: False (The organizations named in the flyer, including the Transgender Education Network of Texas, OutYouth, the Montrose Center and Resource Center Dallas, all denied creating, authorizing or distributing it. A similarly named LLC was registered in Wyoming shortly before the mailers appeared, using a registered-agent address associated with many other entities, but Lead Stories found no evidence of an actual student organization behind the flyers.) Fact Check: Flyers Were NOT Sent By ‘Texas Transgender Student Union’ — There Is NO Such Group
TRUE	Claim via Social Media: Some grocery stores in the U.S. are selling 3D-printed salmon meat manufactured by an Israeli company. Snopes rating: True (Steakholder Foods, which specializes in making 3D-printing technology for plant-based meats, announced the launch of its 3D-printed, plant-based meat and fish products, including salmon, in Northeastern U.S. retail stores under the brand name Perfecta.) Are US stores selling 3D-printed salmon manufactured by Israeli company?
FALSE	Claim by Donald Trump and other Republicans: Migrants of Muslim heritage are responsible for most of the rioting and destruction in France and Italy. Associated Press rating: False (French authorities have not linked immigrants or Muslims to the rioting, and no single group has been identified as responsible for most of the violence. In Italy, police said some participants were naturalized children of immigrants or foreign nationals, but officials said more investigation was needed to determine their backgrounds and motivations.) FACT FOCUS: Trump and Republicans blame France’s immigrants for riots without evidence Donald Trump Rating
FALSE	(International: Canada): Graph shows firm’s exit polling on Alberta independence election AFP Fact Check rating: False Fabricated Angus Reid graphic circulates on Alberta referendum night

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