MSNBC censors images of illegal immigrant criminal 'lawn signs' at White House broadcast row

Lining the walkways of the White House on Monday were signs of illegal immigrants who had been arrested for violent crimes. MSNBC took issue with the signs, blurring the faces and noting that the signs they would be a prominent feature in any broadcasting done from outside the White House.

The White House has put up around 100 posters of what they say are unauthorized immigrants who have been arrested for violent crimes," a host said. "They’ve put them up on the driveway of the White House," he continued, noting their location in relation to the White House building.

"What’s particularly noteworthy about this location is it is right directly behind the positions where TV correspondents do their hits from the White House lawn. So, therefore, no matter what network you’re on, that includes MSNBC, if you're doing a hit from the White House right now, those pictures will be behind you," he added. 

In posting the clip on TikTok and Instagram, MSNBC and Morning Joe blurred the mugshot photos of those arrested. The Morning Joe wrote in regard to the blurring on Instagram, "The White House has not provided any information to support their claims that these are criminals who have been arrested." Maria Teresa Kumar "urged caution, warning that some past images promoted by officials were found to be altered." She said, "Our job is always to have our true north" and encouraged others to blur out the photos as well.

Among the charges those on the sign have been arrested for are sexual assault of a child, murder, rape, child molestation, and other violent crimes. The signs were put up ahead of a White House press conference held early Monday morning, in which the administration touted the drastic drop in illegal immigration seen since Trump took office.

Border czar Tom Homan told the press, "Border numbers are historical. Today, as I'm standing here, we have the most secure border in the history of this nation, and the numbers prove it. President Trump's policies are saving lives every day." He said that illegal immigration is down 96 percent from the crisis seen under the Biden administration.