Media Bias Fact Check (MBFC) publishes daily vetted fact checks from verified IFCN-approved sources. Each claim is independently reviewed for accuracy and context.
Claimant: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R)
Claim: “Democrats are funding $4 million for LGBTQI+ democracy grants in the Balkans.”
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: There is no record in official appropriations or rescission documents of funding for “LGBTQI+ democracy grants” in the Balkans. The claim relies on a misleading White House summary and misrepresents the bill’s contents.
Date: 10/25/2025
Last Updated on November 3, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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