Fact Checking

MBFC’s Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 07/28/2024 (Weekend Edition)

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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 by Kamala Harris (D): “Today, America has record energy production and we are energy independent.” PolitiFact rating: Mostly True (Overall, U.S. energy production is at a record high, and, by some definitions, the U.S. is energy independent. However, in one key regard, the U.S. is not energy independent: The U.S. is a net importer of crude oil, which keeps the U.S. and its economy beholden to overseas developments.) Fact-checking Kamala Harris on U.S. energy production Kamala Harris Rating
BLATANT LIE	Claim by Tom Homan: Deportations under Donald Trump were “the highest ever.” 10TV rating: False (The most repatriations occurred during former President Bill Clinton’s second term in office, averaging 1.7 million annually from 1997 through 2000. Trump’s highest was 608,440 in 2020. They were also higher in 6 of President Obama’s years as President.) Were deportations under Trump the highest ever?
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Ohio Republican Senator JD Vance described having sex with a couch in his memoir Hillbilly Elegy. Lead Stories rating: False (Not In Book) Fact Check: JD Vance Did NOT Describe Having Sex With A Couch In His Memoir
FALSE	(International: India): Video shows Indian rocket exploded shortly after being launched. AFP Fact Check rating: False SpaceX rocket explosion falsely presented online as failed India mission