An image circulating online that appears to show President Donald Trump having wet himself after meeting with Irish President Catherine Connolly is not genuine. Investigators traced the image to an AI-generated meme rather than an authentic photograph taken at the event.
What We Verified
Origin: The image first appeared in a Threads post by the account @joekillory on Sept. 13, 2026. That post included a manipulated image and the caption (copied below) claiming the image was real.
Donnie left another treat for our Irish friends 🤢🤢🤢. After many AI filters it is confirmed to be real.
Tracing and Source: Researchers traced the image back to an account on X whose profile described its purpose as creating memes. The account’s history and the visual artifacts in the image are consistent with AI manipulation rather than a contemporaneous press photograph.
Image source: post by @joekillory on Threads.
Evidence Against the Claim
No official photo releases, verified press images, or credible eyewitness photos or video from the meeting show the scene depicted in the meme. Archived copies of the Threads post and related shares show the same altered image repeatedly circulating, but independent verification by media outlets and photo services found no supporting evidence that the event occurred as shown.
How We Know It’s AI-Manipulated
- Originating accounts and meme-style captions point to deliberate online provocation rather than a sourced news photo.
- Visual inconsistencies and artifacts typical of AI editing (lighting, texture, and context mismatches) were present in the image.
- No authoritative agencies or photographers released any supporting images from the meeting.
Bottom Line
This widely shared image is an AI-generated meme and not an authentic photograph of President Trump at the meeting with Ireland’s president. The claim is false: no verified images or official releases support the assertion that such an incident occurred.
Tips For Readers
If you see similar images online, check the original source account, look for official photo releases from reputable news outlets, and inspect images for visual artifacts that may indicate editing. When in doubt, treat sensational images as unverified until credible sources confirm them.