Fact Check: Image of Trump on Golf Course

Thu Mar 21 2024
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WASHINGTON: A picture of former U.S. President Donald Trump on a golf course was altered to make him appear older.

The image shows Donald Trump wearing a red “Make America Great Again” cap, and a white T-shirt standing with his arms by his side.

One social media user shared the image on X (formerly twitter), saying, “Wow. This is the MAGA cult’s Superman.” According to Reuters, it has been altered, however, to add more and deeper wrinkles, and also whiten his hair.

Image of Trump on Golf Course

The original image was captured in 2023 by Getty Images photographer during a LIV Golf event at Trump National Golf Club, in New Jersey. A side-by-side assessment, opens new tab displays added wrinkles around Donald Trump’s eye area, and also expanded wrinkles on his neck.

Other images of Donald Trump taken while he was participating in golf events have been changed in the past to deepen his wrinkles and make him look older. Reuters reported that the picture of Donald Trump at a golf course taken in 2023 New Jersey, was edited to make him look older.

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