"Other X posts by DHS that reference Transformers remain online.
Sikh Americans and elected officials condemned the image and accused the Trump administration of using racist imagery to stigmatize Sikhs while promoting its deportation campaign.
Hasbro, which owns the franchise, issued a statement saying the posts by DHS were made “without permission and do not represent the Transformers brand or Hasbro.”
Singh, which translates to “lion,” is the most common last name for Sikh men."
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