Each day 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. (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
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Claim via Social Media: Says shredded ballots were found in Dell boxes in Georgia.
PolitiFact rating: Pants on Fire No, there were no shredded ballots found during Georgia runoffs. Papers seen in photo are envelopes |
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Claim via Social Media: Alabama man Kevin Greeson died after accidentally tasing himself inside the U.S. Capitol during the January 6, 2021 insurrection.
Lead Stories rating: False |
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Claim by Mitch McConnell (R): Since 2001, Democrats have challenged electoral college results “just like this.”
PolitiFact rating: False |
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Claim via Parler User: The White House pardon office is soliciting Trump supporters involved in the January 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection to apply for presidential pardons.
Lead Stories rating: False |
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Claim via Social Media: Joe Biden condemned violence on Jan. 6, but didn’t condemn violent protests from BLM or antifa last summer
USA Today rating: False Fact check: Joe Biden has condemned violent protests several times |
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(International: India) Claim: Former Pak diplomat admits 300 casualties in Balakot airstrike by India
BOOM FACT Check rating: False ANI, News Outlets Falsely Claim Ex Pak Diplomat Admitted To Balakot Deaths |
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