India, March 27 -- The White House posted a new pixelated image to its social media accounts on Thursday, following a series of cryptic posts Wednesday night that included shaky footage and a ringing phone sound. The image, which appears to resemble President Donald Trump, has puzzled followers and drawn sharp criticism as the nation faces a war in the Middle East and a Department of Homeland Security funding standoff that has left TSA officers working without pay.

The image posted Thursday afternoon on X has amassed over 9.1 million views, 33,000 likes, and more than 10,000 comments. Reactions ranged from confusion to outrage, with some users demanding the White House focus on real-world crises rather than social media puzzles.

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