It looks something like a whip:

But it is just a horse rein:

The second image rarely appears on the internet. You have to look for it. Of course, that assumes you are looking for what really happened, rather than looking for a propaganda talking point.

Question: If Trump were still president, he would be blamed for the “brutal, racist whipping of a poor Black immigrant.” But if Biden is in the Oval Office, he is not blamed by anyone. Is this because:
(1) Biden’s the left’s guy and they control the media.
(2) People suspect he isn’t really in charge.
(3) Both of the above.