During a White House interview, President Trump insisted that a photo depicting “MS-13” tattooed on the knuckles of deported Maryland man Kilmar Abrego Garcia was not photoshopped, despite ABC News correspondent Terry Moran confirming it was. Trump repeatedly claimed the tattoos clearly read “MS-13,” rejecting Moran’s explanation that the image was altered to represent the actual numerical and alphabetical tattoos. This prompted widespread ridicule on social media, with users criticizing the President’s assertion and questioning his grasp of reality. Trump previously shared the altered image on Truth Social, using it to further his political narrative.
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During an ABC News interview, President Trump insisted a photoshopped image depicting “MS-13” on the knuckles of deported individual Kilmar Abrego Garcia was genuine evidence of gang affiliation, despite photographic and expert confirmation to the contrary. Trump’s adamant defense of the manipulated image, even after being informed it was photoshopped, has sparked widespread astonishment and criticism on social media. This incident follows the controversial deportation of Abrego Garcia, a decision later deemed an “error” by the administration, and subsequent legal battles for his return to the United States. The president’s reliance on a fabricated image to support his claims underscores concerns about his decision-making process.
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President Trump controversially shared a digitally altered image of Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s hand, purportedly showing “MS-13” tattooed on his knuckles, to justify Garcia’s deportation. This action followed a Supreme Court order mandating Garcia’s return to the U.S., despite his deportation having been deemed a mistake by Trump administration officials. Critics widely denounced the image as photoshopped, highlighting the apparent manipulation to support Trump’s narrative. The incident underscores the ongoing dispute surrounding Garcia’s deportation and Trump’s defiance of court orders.
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John Q. Hosedrinker