White House joins ChatGPT’s Ghibli frenzy with meme of convicted drug dealer nabbed ICE | Trending

Mar 28, 2025 08:55 AM While some loved White House’s Ghibli-style meme on convicted fentanyl dealer Virginia Basora-Gonzalez, others called it ‘tasteless’. ChatGPT’s native image generator sparked a frenzy after social media users discovered they could use it to create visuals inspired the iconic Studio Ghibli style. From celebrities to arts to casual internet users, people from all walks of life are joining this viral trend. White House just joined that l with a Ghibli-esque meme of convicted drug dealer Virginia Basora-Gonzalez, who was detained US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The post has taken social media surprise. Virginia Basora-Gonzalez, a convicted drug dealer, was nabbed ICE after she entered the USA illegally. (X/@WhiteHouse) The meme is shared without any caption. It is posted as a reply to another share the White House on X. “Virginia Basora-Gonzalez, a previously deported alien felon convicted of fentanyl trafficking, was arrested @ICEgov in Philadelphia after illegally reentering the U.S. She wept when taken into custody (picture attached),” informed the post. According to the New York Post, 36-year-old Basora-Gonzalez was previously convicted of dealing fentanyl and deported. However, the Dominican drug dealer entered America illegally and was eventually arrested ICE in Philadelphia. She was nabbed outside her workplace at La Tierra Del Caribe Restaurant. Allegedly, she worked at the establishment as a cook. Take a look at the X shares: Social media gives mixed reactions:“I am sorry, but this is The White House account??? This is grotesque,” posted an X user. Another added, “I miss when the government was professional and not ‘lol memes’.” A third commented, “I love this.” A fourth wrote, “This is absolutely wild.” ICE on Virginia Basora-Gonzalez’s arrest:“The apprehension of Virginia Basora-Gonzalez demonstrates our commitment to protecting our communities from criminal aliens who engage in serious illegal activities that pose a threat to public safety,” ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Philadelphia acting Field Office Director Brian McShane told the outlet. “This successful joint operation exemplifies the collaborative efforts of federal law enforcement agencies to enforce our nation’s immigration laws and remove dangerous individuals from our streets,” the director added. News / Trending / White House joins ChatGPT’s Ghibli frenzy with meme of convicted drug dealer nabbed ICE See Less