Fact Check: Was the Mar-a-Lago Gala With Dog Masks and Aristocratic Costumes Real?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: Footage from a January 2026 Mar-a-Lago gala shows dancers in dog masks and aristocratic costumes.

Rating: TRUE

Explanation: Snopes verified that the footage is authentic. The video shows dancers wearing dog masks and Marie Antoinette-style aristocratic costumes during a gala event held at Mar-a-Lago in January 2026. The footage was not altered or staged, and it accurately reflects the event.

Source: Snopes

Date: 01/23/2026

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Last Updated on January 23, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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