The Department of Homeland Security has changed its social media approach by posting pro-America artwork after years of focusing on mass deportations and anti-immigrant language. Notable posts included a Thomas Kinkade painting and a piece by Morgan Weistling, which sparked controversy as Weistling claimed his artwork was used without permission. The shift raises questions about the values represented by the DHS and the inclusivity of its portrayed vision of America, particularly in contrast to its past messaging about immigrants and homeland security.
Morgan Weistling clarified that the DHS used his painting without permission, and that it invented an entirely new title for his work.
The DHS has posts celebrating mass deportations and defending ICE raids, but recently shifted to sharing aspirational pro-America artwork on social media.
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