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Tier 1 carried by a primary record
Corroborated 2+ independent news desks
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Jan 24, 2026 The White House posted a digitally altered image of Nekima Levy Armstrong after her arrest Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The manipulated image used official channels to discredit a protest figure and distort the public record of a political arrest.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
Supporting reports
- White House posts digitally altered image of protestor — The White House posted a digitally altered image of Nekima Levy Armstrong's arrest on social media, falsely portraying her as crying and darkening her skin.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 54 – 2026-01-24–2026-01-30
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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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