A post shared on social media purportedly shows a screenshot of a claim from Journalist Bob Woodward that former President Donald Trump wears Depends.

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— Trish Hobbs Phillips (@GenXEsq) October 14, 2024

Verdict: False

The claim stems from satire.

Fact Check:

During an interview at the Economic Club of Chicago Trump declined to comment on the claims that he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin after leaving office, NBC News reported. This came after Woodward claims Trump has, to which Trump responded with saying it would be a “smart thing” if he had spoken to him, according to CBS News.

A post shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, purports that Woodward claimed that Trump uses Depends. The post shared a screenshot of an alleged X post by Woodward making the claim.

The post reads, “Since Donald Trump is suing me I will reveal something I’ve never revealed before about a public figure. The scent-barrier on his Depends is completely insufficient.”

The claim is inaccurate. There is no record of this post on his X account. The image dates back at least May of 2023 Reddit post that labeled the image as satire. (RELATED: Was Biden Wearing A Diaper During The Air Force Academy Graduation Ceremony?)

Check Your Fact also debunked this claim in 2023. In 2023 Trump sued Woodward for the publication of certain interviews for Woodward’s 2020 audio version of the  book “Rage,” according to Reuters. Trump claimed that the journalist affirmed that the interviews were only to be “written word,” the outlet reported.

Woodward has recently released a book that features the former President, Slate reported. The book focuses on President Joe Biden, but Trump does make a “cameo,” according to the outlet.

This is not the first time misinformation surrounding the politicians has circulated online. Check Your Fact recently debunked a claim Mike Pence endorsed Kamala Harris for the 2024 election.