Fact Checking

MBFC’s Daily Vetted Fact Checks for 10/24/2024

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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: Harris told anti-abortion protesters “you’re at the wrong rally” KGW rating: True (Harris said this at a Wisconsin rally held Oct. 17.) VERIFYING exchange between Harris, anti-abortion protesters
FALSE	Claim by MAGA Inc.: As California’s attorney general, “Kamala [Harris] ignored Jessica’s Law and allowed convicted sex offenders to live near schools and parks.” FactCheck.org rating: Distorts the Facts (The claim distorts Harris’ actions regarding the enforcement of Jessica’s Law. Harris defended the law until the California Supreme Court ruled in 2015 that its blanket residency restrictions violated constitutional rights in San Diego County. Following the ruling, Harris advised state corrections officials to apply the law on a case-by-case basis, focusing on high-risk offenders. Enforcement continued but was more targeted.) Anti-Harris Ad Misleads on Enforcement of ‘Jessica’s Law’ in California MAGA Inc. Rating
BLATANT LIE	Claim by Trump campaign ad: “Kamala Harris supports EV mandates, killing Michigan jobs. She wants to end all gas-powered cars. Crazy but true. Harris’s push requiring electric only is failing big, and Michigan autoworkers are paying the price. Massive layoffs already started.” Washington Post rating: Four Pinocchios (The auto industry has actually seen record employment levels, with motor vehicle manufacturing reaching a 34-year high in July 2024. The claim of “massive layoffs” lacks evidence.) Analysis \| Trump’s ‘crazy,’ false ad claiming ‘massive layoffs’ among autoworkers
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: Trump posted that it should be illegal for Obama to criticize him USA Today rating: False (Altered) Image of Trump responding to Obama criticism fabricated \| Fact check
FALSE	Claim by dailywire.com: Michigan’s voter rolls list 8.4 million voters when there are fewer than 8 million voting-age residents in the state. Lead Stories rating: False (8.4 million does not accurately reflect the number of active registered voters. After removing inactive or canceled voter registrations, there are approximately 7.2 million active registered voters in Michigan, according to the Michigan Department of State.) Fact Check: Michigan’s Active Voter Count NOT 8.4 Million, Closer To 7.2 Million, Inactive Registrations Included By Law Daily Wire Rating
FALSE	(International: India): Video shows Muslim man hitting women under Sharia law. The Quint rating: False Old Video of Woman Being Beaten in Public in UP Given False Communal Angle