Altering photos of celebrities to make it look like they are wearing clothing that endorses or criticizes a politician is a common form of manipulation online. These fake photos generally serve two purposes: to boost the popularity of specific political opinions by creating the illusion that they are endorsed by well-liked celebrities, and to serve as advertisements for merchandise (the T-shirts featured can generally be found for sale through a quick search for the phrase). In either case, these political and merchandising opportunists are manipulating both the content and their audiences.

While it is true that celebrities sometimes voice political opinions on social media, speak at political rallies and endorse political candidates, it is generally less common for them to be photographed in explicitly political apparel. The next time you see what appears to be a photograph of a celebrity in a political T-shirt, be skeptical and do a quick reverse image search to verify or debunk the image.