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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: Photos show that Austin Tucker Martin, shot while attempting to breach Mar-a-Lago, was transgender.
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: The images shared online were misidentified and do not depict Austin Tucker Martin. There is no evidence the individual shown was Martin or that he was transgender.
Date: 03/04/2026
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Last Updated on March 4, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check