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
| MISLEADING | Claim by Donald Trump (R): A “gigantic” “86 47” was chemically carved into grass near the Reflecting Pool.
The Dispatch rating: Misleading (Photos show a large “86 47” marking appeared on grass near the National Mall, but authorities have not released findings showing chemicals caused the damage.) |
| BLATANT LIE |
Claim by Blue Lives Matter: There are real, clear images of person wanted in connection with Reflecting Pool destruction.
Lead Stories rating: False (The images, while based on real footage, are enhanced with artificial intelligence, and therefore are not reliable in identifying the person in question. The real, blurry footage was posted online by the United States Park Police.) |
| TRUE | Claim via Social Media: Democratic state Rep. James Talarico of Texas once said, “I always think of myself as a Christian who hates Christianity.”
Snopes.com rating: True (The full context of the question and Talarico’s answer revealed the statement was made in response to a discussion about progressive politics and how to fight systemic issues within an established system. Talarico made the statement followed by a point that he is always drawn back to Christianity because of the teachings of Jesus Christ. It called back to an earlier discussion in the podcast episode about self-proclaimed Christians who promote bigotry rather than Scripture or who promote a narrower view of Christianity.) Posts sharing James Talarico quote about hating Christianity omit context |
| FALSE | (International: Thailand): Photo shows former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra visiting his sister in Dubai.
AFP Fact Check rating: False Image of ex-Thai PM Thaksin with sister in Dubai is AI-generated |
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