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: Social Media
Claim: Donald Trump posted that windmills were killing bald eagles using an image that was not an eagle.
Rating: TRUE
Explanation: Donald Trump posted the claim alongside an image that was not a bald eagle and was not taken in the United States. The bird shown was a falcon photographed in Israel, making the post factually inaccurate in its imagery.
Date: 01/03/2026
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Last Updated on January 3, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check