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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: An authentic photo shows Donald Trump Jr. at a rifle range with a scope mounted backwards.
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: The viral image was digitally altered. The original photograph does not show the rifle scope mounted backwards. The manipulated version circulated on social media as a misleading edit.
Date: 02/24/2026
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Last Updated on February 24, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check