The White House has ignited controversy after posting an AI‑altered photo of Minnesota activist and civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong’s arrest during a January 22 protest at Cities Church in St. Paul. Federal authorities charged Armstrong and others with conspiracy against rights and possible FACE Act violations. The official X account shared an edited image with AI‑generated tears, contrasting with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s unaltered version. Deputy Communications Director Kaelan Dorr defended the post, saying “the memes will continue.” The incident has fueled debate over digital ethics, disinformation, meme culture in politics, and public trust in government communication.
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