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White House shares an altered photo of arrested Minnesota protester Nekima Levy Armstrong

January 23, 2026

The White House faced criticism for altering a photo of Nekima Levy Armstrong, a civil rights activist arrested during a protest at a Minnesota church. The edited image was shared on social media, making it seem as though she was crying, contrary to the original photo posted by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

White House shares an altered photo of arrested Minnesota protester Nekima Levy Armstrong

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Nekima Levy Armstrong was arrested during a protest at a church service in St. Paul, Minnesota.
The White House shared an altered photo of Armstrong to make her appear emotional.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem originally posted the unedited image.
Armstrong was one of three individuals arrested during the demonstration.

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White House shares an altered photo of arrested Minnesota protester Nekima Levy Armstrong

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White House shares an altered photo of arrested Minnesota protester Nekima Levy Armstrong

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