MBFC's Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 03/19/2026

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: Republican former House Speaker Newt Gingrich shared a post advocating for using nuclear detonations to create a canal that would serve as an alternative shipping route to the Strait of Hormuz. Snopes rating: True (The proposal Gingrich shared in his post came from a satirical article. We have no idea if he was serious.) Newt Gingrich posted about using nukes to create Strait of Hormuz alternative
BLATANT LIE	Claim by Donald Trump (R): The United States has “destroyed 100% of Iran’s military capability.” PolitiFact rating: False (While U.S. and Israeli strikes have significantly weakened Iran’s military infrastructure, Iran continues to launch drones and missiles at U.S. forces and regional targets. Experts say this ongoing activity demonstrates that Iran retains meaningful military capability, contradicting claims of total destruction or complete defeat.) Has the US ‘destroyed 100% of Iran’s military capability’? Fact-checking President Donald Trump Donald Trump Rating
FALSE	Claim via Social Media: Barron Trump bought $30 million in oil two days before war in Iran started. Lead Stories rating: False (No Proof) Fact Check: NO Evidence Barron Trump Bought $30 Million In Oil 2 Days Before Iran War Started
BLATANT LIE	Claim by Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R): 70% of immigrants deported from ICE custody have pending criminal charges or criminal convictions. Gigafact rating: False (Available ICE data does not support the 70% figure. Analysis shows about 57% of deported individuals in a given period had either convictions or pending charges, and nearly half of those only had pending charges. Other data indicates 70% of deported individuals had no criminal convictions, contradicting the claim.) Do 70% of immigrants deported from ICE custody have pending criminal charges or criminal convictions, as Sen. Mullin claimed? Markwayne Mullin Rating
FALSE	(International: India): Army chief admit India shared Iranian ship location to US. AFP Fact Check rating: False Deepfake video of Indian general shared with false claims about torpedoed Iran ship

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