Donald Trump Is Called A Hypocrite After Sharing Mug Shots of Black Men In Oval Office Post During D.C. Takeover Fallout

In a striking move less than a day after saturating Washington, D.C. with National Guard troops and federal officers from diverse agencies, the White House leveraged its social media platform to unveil a controversial series of mug shots featuring individuals arrested during the initial phase of a federal crime enforcement operation. Notably, these were predominantly Black men, with only one individual from the Asian community among them.This exhibition of federal authority by the Trump administration unearthed long-standing stereotypes, portraying Black individuals as synonymous with criminality. Alarmingly, none had conferred with legal counsel, exercised due process, or appeared before a judicial authority.In a post on X, the administration promoted “Operation Making D.C. Safe & Beautiful,” boasting about arrests and seizures. Critics swiftly condemned the portrayal, highlighting the danger of perpetuating racial narratives, especially in a city with a significant Black population. Responses on social media echoed disdain, with users calling out the administration for what was perceived as racially charged propaganda. (Photo By David Shankbone: Wikipedia)