Politifact Media Bias

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Instagram posts - Germany does not require vaccination before assisted suicide

“In Germany, you must be fully vaxxed before your death by assisted suicide.”

Politifact     Dec 01, 2023

Fact-checking Newsom-DeSantis debate: Immigration, abortion, book bans and a poop map

We fact-checked California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in a debate moderated by Sean Hannity. See how the governors’ claims stack up on COVID lockdowns, taxes, the economy and more:

Politifact     Dec 01, 2023

Facebook posts - Ho, ho, ho? No, no, no. Facebook post promises $5,000 cash but connects with loan providers

A “brand new financial relief program available for Americans" provides $5,000 in cash.

Politifact     Nov 29, 2023

TikTok posts - Fox News accused of staging fake arrest in Israel, but raw footage shows the real story

“Fox News got caught” staging a video of Israel arresting a “crisis actor.”

Politifact     Nov 28, 2023

Facebook posts - Donald Trump has not announced his 2024 vice presidential nominee

"Trump has selected his pick for running mate (and the) news stuns Republican Party.”

Politifact     Nov 28, 2023

Instagram posts - No, COVID-19 vaccinated blood poses no risk, health experts say

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"You’re in danger” because the American Red Cross doesn’t label blood donations from donors vaccinated against COVID-19.

Politifact     Nov 28, 2023

Facebook posts - Viral video of teacher instructing students about gender pronouns is a skit, not authentic

Video shows teacher teaching gender pronouns and being confronted by students

Politifact     Nov 27, 2023

TikTok posts - No, Israel has not changed its barcode

“Israel has changed their barcode from 729 to 871 … as the public was boycotting Israeli products.”

Politifact     Nov 21, 2023

Facebook posts - Did Pete Buttigieg say Joe Biden is unfit to serve? No, this video is miscaptioned

Video shows that “Troy Nehls FORCES Pete Buttigieg to admit that Biden is unfit to serve.”

Politifact     Nov 21, 2023

Editor's note: PolitiFact's coverage of beheaded babies

PolitiFact's editor-in-chief explains why we have written a new story about what's known about "beheaded babies" in Israel.

Politifact     Nov 21, 2023

Alex Mooney - Did Jim Justice break his pledge not to hike taxes?

Jim Justice “broke his pledge, raised the gas tax.”

Politifact     Nov 21, 2023

TikTok posts - Fact-checking a TikTok claim that the government caused inflation to wage war on civilians

The federal government and the Federal Reserve were “raising inflation,” something that “had nothing to do with … getting our economy back in line” but rather to fund a “war against a bunch of civilians.”

Politifact     Nov 21, 2023

Pink - Banned books in Florida schools: How accurate is a list Pink shared?

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None of the books on Pink’s 13-title list has been banned statewide. Ten have been temporarily or permanently removed or restricted from shelves in at least one Florida school district, according to reports we reviewed from the Florida Department of Education, Collier County school district and PEN America. We don’t see any records of Florida schools removing three of the titles Pink listed.

Politifact     Nov 20, 2023

😊 Viral image - Princess Diana died in 1997. A conspiracy theory that loops in former President Donald Trump claims

Princess Diana “is still alive” and “possibly could be with Trump.”

Politifact     Nov 17, 2023

Markwayne Mullin - Did Abraham Lincoln challenge a rival to a sword fight?

“Abraham Lincoln challenged a guy to a sword fight.”

Politifact     Nov 16, 2023

Viral image - Old photo of Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla wearing a mask is mischaracterized as new

Photo shows “Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla wearing a mask in November 2023.”

Politifact     Nov 15, 2023