Fact Checking

MBFC’s Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 07/23/2024

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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

FALSE	Claim via Social Media: VP Kamala Harris will automatically replace Biden as the nominee. WCNC rating: False (It is very likely she will, but according to Democratic Party rules, the presidential nominee is decided by delegates at the Democratic National Convention.) Fact-checking claims about Biden dropping out of the race
BLATANT LIE	Claim by Donald Trump (R): Under President Joe Biden, the U.S. has experienced the “worst inflation we’ve ever had.” FactCheck.org rating: False (Not even close. The largest 12-month increase in the Consumer Price Index occurred from June 1919 to June 1920, when the CPI rose 23.7%. Under Biden, the biggest increase occurred during a 12-month period ending in June 2022, when the CPI rose 9.1%. It was, however, the biggest increase since 1981.) Final Night of the GOP Convention Donald Trump Rating
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Elon Musk pulled funding of Tractor Supply Co. Check Your Fact rating: False (Originated as satire.) FACT CHECK: Did Elon Musk Pull Funding From Tractor Supply?
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Donald Trump has the wrong ear bandaged at the Republican National Convention. Lead Stories rating: False (Flipped Video) Fact Check: Trump Did NOT Appear With Bandage On ‘Wrong Ear’ At Republican National Convention — Edited Video
FALSE	Claim via Social Media: Toxic metals in tampons are causing reproductive health problems like endometriosis and infertility Health Feedback rating: Unsupported (The study found lead and arsenic in tampons, but didn’t determine whether the body absorbs harmful amounts of these metals, let alone whether heavy metals in tampons cause reproductive health problems.) No, a study didn’t establish that tampons are toxic and cause health problems, contrary to social media posts
FALSE	(International: Australia): The Pope has declared that Lucifer is God of the Catholic Church. Australian Associated Press rating: False (The claim is based on a misinterpretation of a medieval Latin hymn.) No, the Pope didn’t declare Lucifer is God