DHS does not deny strong-arming tourist into letting them into his phone, only that agents sent him home because of a meme

The story circulating online — first in Norwegian newspaper Nordlys and then picked up by British tabloids — claims that during Mikkelsen's encounter with the Department of Homeland Security, agents took his phone and found a meme depicting Vance as a bloated, smooth, bald man staring off into the distance.

Mikkelsen claims that the officials threatened to fine him $5,000 or send him to prison for five years if he refused to provide them with his phone password. The tourist ultimately agreed to hand over his information, allowing agents to look through his phone.

The reports picked up enough steam in headlines and on social media to justify CBP putting out a statement denying parts of the story.

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[–] 8 points 1 year ago (8 children)

Anyone have the meme in question?

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  • [–] 11 points 1 year ago (6 children)

    It is the thumbnail of the article.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (5 children)

    I was wondering if it had text to it? How funny it was? Or if it was just the picture, like you shared...?...

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  • [–] 9 points 1 year ago (4 children)