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Jan 21, 2026 The White House posted an AI-altered image of activist Nekima Levy Armstrong after her arrest Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The altered image used official channels to distort a protester's appearance, showing state-backed manipulation of visual evidence.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- WH Alters Image of Arrested Activist — The White House posted an altered image of activist Nekima Levy-Armstrong following her arrest, showing her crying hysterically, contrary to the original photo where she appeared defiant.
- White House Posts Digitally Altered Image of Arrested Protester — The White House posted a digitally altered image of Nekima Levy Armstrong, a woman arrested after an ICE protest, making it appear as if she was crying.
- White House Posts AI-Altered Images of Protesters — The White House has been accused of posting AI-generated images related to the arrests of protesters in Minneapolis.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 53 – 2026-01-17–2026-01-23
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Oct 2, 2025 The White House played AI-generated deepfake videos of Democratic leaders in the briefing room Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
Using synthetic propaganda in an official setting marked a direct state role in spreading manipulated political content.
Independently corroborated by1 independent news desk
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- White House Plays Racist Deepfake Video of Democratic Leaders — On Wednesday, the White House played a pair of AI-generated deepfake videos on loop in the briefing room.
- Trump posts doctored video targeting Hakeem Jeffries — President Donald J.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 37 – 2025-09-27–2025-10-03
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Apr 24, 2025 The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission texted Barnard College employees a survey asking whether they were Jewish or Israeli and whether they had faced harassment. Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The outreach raised concerns about privacy and religious identity collection by a federal agency in a politically charged campus investigation.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- EEOC Texts Barnard College Employees About Jewish Identity — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sent text messages to employees of Barnard College, linking to a survey asking if they are Jewish or Israeli and if they have experienced harassment or antisemitism.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 14 – 2025-04-19–2025-04-25
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Feb 27, 2025 The Department of Education launched an End DEI portal for reporting school practices Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The portal invited public reporting on school diversity efforts and created a state-backed channel for ideological monitoring in education.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- Department of Education Launches "End DEI" Portal — The Department of Education launched an online portal for citizens to report DEI practices in public schools.
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Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 6 – 2025-02-22–2025-02-28
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