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: A video shows a Minnesota anti-ICE protester admitting they were paid to protest.
Rating: FALSE
Explanation: Independent analysis determined the video was AI-generated. No evidence supports claims that anti-ICE protesters were paid, and visual artifacts in the footage are consistent with synthetic media.
Date: 01/27/2026
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Last Updated on January 27, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check