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Trump wearing catheter at UFC event claims, James Mattis & Brian Wilson

Plus: Real photos of 'sunburn competition in New Orleans'?

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June 12, 2025

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Claims spread Trump wore catheter at UFC event. Here's what we know

On Monday, a photo of President Donald Trump spread online, claiming he was wearing a catheter under his suit while at an Ultimate Fighting Championship event.

We looked closely at footage of the 78-year-old president walking around at the event, as well as photographs of him alongside fighter Kayla Harrison. Snopes reporter Nur Ibrahim investigated.

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James Mattis' statement allegedly condemning Trump's actions during 2025 LA protests published 5 years earlier

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Yes, the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson has died

He died at age 82, according to reputable news outlets.

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Real photos of 'sunburn competition in New Orleans'?

The same images circulated online years earlier with claims they depicted a sunburn competition in Florida.