Fact Checking

MBFC’s Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 07/06/2024 (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

FALSE	Claim by Donald Trump (R): Undocumented immigrants are eligible for Social Security, Medicare. 10TV rating: False (Undocumented immigrants not eligible for Social Security, Medicare.) Can immigrants in U.S. illegally get Social Security, Medicare? Donald Trump Rating
BLATANT LIE	Claim by Juneau County Republicans: “Planes full of unvetted ‘refugees’ are being accepted at the Milw. & Madison airports!” Politifact rating: Pants on Fire (Migrants, asylum seekers or other kinds of immigrants have not been transported en masse to Wisconsin cities. Further, the federal government flies refugees to the U.S. for resettlement on commercial planes. They are highly vetted and arrive legally.) Juneau County Republicans falsely claim ‘planes full’ of refugees arriving in Wisconsin
TRUE	Claim via Social Media: Trump immunity applies to Biden. KGW rating: True (SCOTUS presidential immunity applies to all presidents.0 What Trump’s immunity could mean for Biden
FALSE	(International: Australia): From July 1, a digital ID will be required if you want to use social media in Australia. Australian Associated Press rating: False (Social media users will not need a digital ID from July 1.) No, you won’t need a digital ID to access social media from July 1