Fact Check: Is the Photo of Trump Yelling at Pete Hegseth in the Oval Office Real?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: A photo authentically shows U.S. President Donald Trump pointing and yelling at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the Oval Office.

Rating: BLATANT LIE

Explanation: The image circulating online is not authentic. Fact-checkers determined the photo was digitally manipulated and does not depict a real confrontation between Trump and Hegseth.

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Date: 03/04/2026

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Last Updated on March 4, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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