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2026-01-22 22:14:37 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: BCF86B56B6600B8DDE384D9A5C11CD672A2C98D448E0AD6FBAC050F2CD46FA27
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Original Note:
The photo of Armstrong's arrest posted by DHS Sec Noem showed Armstrong's face as composed and expressionless. About one half hour later, the official X account of The White House posted the same image with digital edits and no disclaimer that the image had been altered. https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2026/01/fact-check-nekima-levy-armstrong-was-not-visibly-crying-when-arrested-by-fbi-in-connection-with-minnesota-church-riot-photo-posted-by-white-house-has-been-digitally-altered.html
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