A fake photo featuring special assistant to the president Ivanka Trump sporting a shirt that bears a “swatstika” has been making its rounds on social media.
The photo of the first daughter was posted on social media Tuesday night and shows her posing alongside a police officer. However, the picture had been edited to make it appear as though her shirt featured the word “Trump” along with four T’s arranged in the shape of a swastika.
@Eugene_Robinson @WillieGeist @morningmika Ivanka is wearing a Trumpified swastika on her StormTrooper’s uniform. pic.twitter.com/9mFgEndkqF
— Sydney ?? (@Sydney843) July 24, 2019
The photo was then shared from a few other accounts falsely accusing Trump of wearing a “swatiska.”
It s this #Trump‘s new Flag (Swastika) for the #USA WHEN #DEMOCRACY IS #DESTROYED ?
Ivanka’s Display ? pic.twitter.com/sj0olIsxv6— JAWS THAT BITE (@motivatedinmich) July 24, 2019
Why has Ivanka Trump got a Swastika on her jumper? pic.twitter.com/7jyd9BqUhJ
— Ste Matthew Murray??♿?️?Ⓥ (@SteMattMurray) July 24, 2019
However, the photo was a fake. The original picture was tweeted out earlier in the day by Sheriff Tony Spurlock of Douglas County, Colorado. In the original, the first daughter’s shirt features no writing or designs.
Thrilled to visit with Ivanka Trump again during her visit to Colorado. Thankful for her support for law enforcement! pic.twitter.com/QRrCHHjPgI
— Tony Spurlock (@SheriffSpurlock) July 22, 2019
At the time, Trump was visiting Douglas County after a May shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch, which has provided numerous opportunities to pursue STEM related topics and fields. Tragically, one person was killed and 8 were injured.
Trump’s photo with Sheriff Spurlock was taken after she visited the district and police department. More photos of her visit can be seen here.
The fake photos have yet to be removed.
