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
| MOSTLY TRUE |
Claim via Social Media: In March 2026, U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman, a Democrat from New York, gave a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives about a statement provided to the FBI claiming U.S. President Donald Trump had sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl.
Snopes.com rating: Mostly True (Goldman did give such a speech on the House floor. Due to the redacted nature of the Epstein files, it is unclear how old the alleged victim was. According to Goldman, and the documents in the files he cited, she was 13 to 15 at the time. Rep. Dan Goldman spoke in Congress about allegation that Trump sexually assaulted teen girl |
| BLATANT LIE |
Claim via Social Media: President Trump posted on Truth Social that if NATO allies continue to refuse help with opening the “straight” of Hormuz he would “reaffirm” his commitment to securing Greenland.
Lead Stories rating: False (Didn’t Post.) |
| BLATANT LIE |
Claim via Social Media: An image authentically shows a photo of Erika Kirk with Tyler Robinson, the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Snopes rating: Fake Does this photo show Erika Kirk with alleged Charlie Kirk shooter? Here’s the truth |
| BLATANT LIE |
Claim via Social Media: Former President Obama was handed a verdict with a $120 million ultimatum related to Obamacare repayments
Lead Stories rating: False (Fake story) |
| FALSE | (International: Spain): In March 2026, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced that anyone who insulted the Prophet Muhammad or the Islamic faith would face a five-year prison sentence.
Snopes rating: False (He did not say that. Fake) Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez didn’t announce 5-year prison sentences for critics of Islam |
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