Fact Checking

MBFC’s Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 09/03/2024

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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

MOSTLY TRUE	Claim via Social Media: The U.S. government has a 1.4 billion pound stockpile of cheese stored in Missouri caves. Snopes.com rating: Mostly True (The U.S. government had a national stockpile of cheese totaling 1.4 billion pounds, according to data published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA. However, not all is stored in Missouri caves.) US Government Has 1.4B Pounds of Cheese Stockpiled in Missouri Caves?
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Donald Trump said in a video that mpox is going to be used to help commit election fraud. Australian Associated Press rating: False (The video dates back to August 2023 and is unrelated to mpox.) Old Trump video used to push mpox election conspiracy
FALSE	Claim by Bob McCormick (R): “Bob Casey and Kamala Harris want to BAN fracking.” Politifact rating: False (Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., has never called to ban fracking. Vice President Kamala Harris said she supported a ban on fracking when she ran for president in 2020. During the 2024 campaign cycle, Harris’ presidential campaign said she does not support a ban on fracking.) Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey has never called for banning fracking
BLATANT LIE	Claim by Video: claims Candace Owens is starring in purported ‘indoctrination videos’ created by Hillsdale College Check Your Fact rating: False (The clip of Owens speaking originally stems from an August 14 episode of her podcast “Candace.” In addition, Hillsdale College’s Public Relations department denied the claim via an August 16 statement shared on X.) FACT CHECK: Is Candace Owens Starring In ‘Indoctrination Videos’ Created By Hillsdale College?
FALSE	Claim by U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R): The U.S. “lost” seven embassies during Biden’s presidency. KGW rating: False (During Biden’s presidency, three U.S. embassies — in Afghanistan, Belarus and Sudan — have suspended and not resumed operations, each following unrest in those countries.“Suspended operation is not a ‘closure’ or a ‘loss’ of an embassy.”.) No, the U.S. has not ‘lost’ seven embassies during Biden’s presidency
FALSE	(International: India): A tax clearance certificate will be required for Indians going abroad. The Quint rating: False Fact-Check: No Tax Clearance Certificate For All Indians Going Abroad!