[LegendHasIt]

For the past many years, any person or group who calls themselves “Fact Checkers” are not interested in presenting the truth, but are “checking” the facts:
as in the second definition of verb (used with object):

2: to restrain; hold in restraint or control.
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/check?r=75&src=ref&ch=dic

[kiryandil]

The minute I see the words “fact check”, I know there’s a lie coming.

[logi_cal869]

Most excellent point. Well done.

[Iron Munro]

For the past many years, any person or group who calls themselves “Fact Checkers” are not interested in presenting the truth,
but are “checking” the facts: as in the second definition of verb (used with object): 2: to restrain; hold in restraint or control.