Last month, the White House X account posted an illustration of President Trump looking determined, framed by eagles, fireworks, the American flag and a cloud of cash.

@WhiteHouse via X / Screenshot by NPR / Screenshot by NPR

"Six months in. All gas. No brakes. The winning will continue. The deportations will continue. The memes will continue," the post read.

And the memes have continued, as has the controversy that inevitably follows. The White House's X account, as well as that of the Department of Homeland Security, have for months been posting a steady stream of content celebrating the administration, especially its aggressive immigration crackdown , often framed as ironic comedy. The posts illustrate the Trump administration's project of redefining who belongs in the United

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