Fact Checking

MBFC’s Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 07/17/2024

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Media Bias Fact Check selects and publishes fact checks from around the world. We only utilize fact-checkers who 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

TRUE	Claim via Social Media: CNN’s headline after the attempted assassination on former U.S. President Donald Trump read “Secret Service rushes Trump off stage after he falls at rally.” Snopes rating: True (The headline is real and was part of CNN’s live coverage of Trump’s rally. However, archived URLs prove it was published as media outlets were attempting to figure out what was going on, and before any news outlet could reasonably report that an attempted assassination had occurred.) CNN Published Headline ‘Secret Service Rushes Trump Off Stage After He Falls at Rally’?
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Alejandro Mayorkas denied requests for additional security at Trump rally. USA Today rating: False (The Secret Service and FBI both said the claim is false, and that extra resources and technology had been allocated to the campaign rally. Those making this claim have not provided evidence to substantiate it.) No evidence Mayorkas denied security requests ahead of Trump rally \| Fact check
BLATANT LIE	Claim by Joe Biden (D): “The idea that there’s political violence or violence in America like this is just unheard of.” PolitiFact rating: False (There are too many examples to list. Examples of political violence against U.S. presidents date back to Abraham Lincoln in 1865.) Biden said political violence was ‘unheard of’ in US. There’s a long (and recent) history Joe Biden Rating
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: A social media video shows Donald Trump playing golf on July 14, 2024, a day after he was struck by a bullet during an attempted assassination. Lead Stories rating: False (There’s no evidence posted with the video in question to confirm it was taken July 14, 2024, nor that Trump golfed that day. Trump did fly to Wisconsin July 14, ahead of the Republican National Convention, which started July 15.) Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Trump Playing Golf On July 14, 2024, One Day After Attempted Assassination
TRUE	Claim by Charlie Kirk: “Homeownership is now out of reach unless you make over $106,000.” PolitiFact rating: True (An analysis released by the real estate tracking company Zillow in February said, “Home shoppers today need to make more than $106,000 to comfortably afford a home.) 2024 RNC fact-check: Trump appears with Vance, allies talk economy on Day 1 Charlie Kirk Rating
FALSE	(International: Australia): Sweden, France, Finland, the UK and Germany have abandoned renewable energy. Australian Associated Press rating: False (All five countries are expanding their renewable energy output and consumption.) Claims European countries are ‘abandoning’ renewables don’t add up