AI-image generators have provided purveyors of misinformation a new tool that can quickly create convincing photo fabrications with a few simple text inputs. That makes it particularly important for social media users to stay alert when scrolling through their feeds, especially during breaking news events.

Users have the ability to investigate the authenticity of these and other viral images by double-checking the source via reverse image searches and some lateral reading. In this case, these images were spread by partisans and engagement seekers, not law enforcement officials. Furthermore, credible standards-based news outlets reported that Trump never had his mug shot taken when he was arraigned.