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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: Photos show that Austin Tucker Martin, who was shot and killed attempting to breach Mar-a-Lago with a gun, is transgender.
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: The images circulating online were misidentified and do not depict Austin Tucker Martin. There is no evidence the individual in the photos is Martin or that he was transgender.
Date: 02/26/2026
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Last Updated on February 26, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check