Fact Check: "Trump likes to be peed on"
What We Know
The claim that "Trump likes to be peed on" primarily stems from the infamous Steele dossier, which was published by BuzzFeed in January 2017. This dossier included allegations that during a trip to Moscow in 2013, Donald Trump hired prostitutes to perform a "golden shower" act in a hotel room, specifically a suite at the Ritz-Carlton where President Obama had previously stayed. The dossier suggested that this act was intended to humiliate Obama and that the incident was recorded by Russian intelligence (Mashable, The Cut).
The term "golden shower" refers to a sexual act involving urination, and while the dossier claims Trump watched this act, it does not explicitly state that he participated in it. Rather, it suggests he derived some form of pleasure from the act being performed in his presence (The Cut). The credibility of the dossier has been widely debated; while some sources indicate that the claims remain unverified, others note that the sources of the allegations were considered credible within intelligence circles (The New York Times, Vox).
Analysis
The veracity of the claim that Trump "likes to be peed on" is complicated. The Steele dossier, which is the primary source of this allegation, has been criticized for its lack of substantiation. Notably, the sources cited in the dossier regarding the pee tape had only secondhand knowledge of the events and did not witness the alleged incident themselves (The Cut). This raises questions about the reliability of the claims.
Moreover, Trump's own responses to the allegations have been dismissive. He has repeatedly labeled the dossier as "fake news" and has denied the specific claims regarding the pee tape (Mashable). The lack of concrete evidence supporting the existence of such a tape further complicates the narrative. As of now, no credible evidence has emerged to substantiate the existence of the tape or Trump's participation in such acts (TruthOrFake Blog).
While urophilia is a recognized fetish, and the claim could be interpreted as suggesting that Trump has such interests, the evidence does not conclusively support that he personally enjoys being peed on. The claim is based more on sensationalized interpretations of the allegations rather than verified facts.
Conclusion
The verdict on the claim that "Trump likes to be peed on" is Partially True. While the allegations stemming from the Steele dossier suggest that Trump was involved in a scenario involving urination, the specifics of his enjoyment or participation in such acts remain unverified and largely speculative. The claim is rooted in a controversial and unproven dossier, which complicates its credibility.
