politics

January 22, 2026

White House posts digitally altered image of woman arrested after ICE protest

Guardian analysis shows images are the same, with Nekima Levy Armstrong looking composed in original but sobbing after alteration

White House posts digitally altered image of woman arrested after ICE protest

TL;DR

  • The White House posted a digitally altered image of arrested woman Nekima Levy Armstrong.
  • The altered image made Armstrong appear to be crying and with darker skin.
  • A Guardian analysis confirmed the image was digitally manipulated.
  • The original, unaltered image was posted by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
  • The White House defended the use of the image, stating 'memes will continue.'

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