A recent image shared by former President Donald Trump has ignited a wave of online memes and controversy after it was suggested that the photo, featuring a tattooed gang member, was digitally altered. The image, which Trump posted on his social media platform Truth Social, showed the president holding up a photograph that he claimed depicted Maryland man Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported in March 2025. Trump alleged that Garcia had an “MS-13” tattoo, suggesting he was affiliated with the notorious gang.
However, courts have not found any evidence linking Garcia to MS-13, and many have raised doubts about the authenticity of the tattoo in the image. Experts and critics believe that the photograph shared by Trump was digitally altered, with the “MS-13” tattoo photoshopped onto Garcia’s knuckles. This controversy escalated further when Trump got into a heated exchange with ABC News reporter Terry Moran, who questioned the authenticity of the tattoo in the image. Trump dismissed the claims, telling Moran that he was “not being very nice” for suggesting the image was fake.
As the debate over the altered image unfolded, the internet responded with a series of memes. Some social media users began to joke that Trump himself was involved with MS-13, photoshopping the same “MS-13” tattoo onto images of the former president. One meme humorously declared: “BREAKING: I have obtained DEFINITIVE PHOTO EVIDENCE that Donald Trump himself is MS-13,” featuring an image of Trump signing an executive order with the tattoo visible on his knuckles.
Others poked fun at Trump’s appearance, with one meme suggesting that his heavy use of orange makeup was to hide tattoos, sharing a doctored photo of Trump with the “MS-13” ink. “Holy s**t guys I found out why Trump wears such heavy orange makeup… he’s hiding tattoos!” the meme read.
The incident has quickly become a viral moment, with critics and supporters alike sharing their takes on the controversial photo and its implications. The debate surrounding the authenticity of the image and Trump’s response continues to fuel conversations online, turning the once-serious issue into a meme-worthy moment in the ongoing political discourse.
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