Some More News Even More News: They Started Lying About Alex Pretti Within Minutes
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Jan 27, 2026 They dig into the killing of Alex Pretti and how officials scrambled to smear him before video circulated. They unpack right-wing disinformation, attacks on Pretti’s character, and uneasy responses from gun-rights groups. The conversation covers surveillance and threats to people filming, shifts in administration messaging, and wider abuses inside detention centers.
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Video Contradicts Immediate Official Claims
- The video of Alex Pretti's killing is clear and contradicts official immediate claims of him being an assassin.
- Hosts highlight how quickly right-wing figures lied about his intentions within minutes of the incident.
Gun Possession Did Not Justify The Killing
- Alex Pretti was legally carrying a holstered gun and was not holding it when agents removed it and shot him.
- The hosts stress that his possession of a firearm did not justify the attack or killing.
Smear Campaign Replaced Investigation
- Right-wing voices framed Pretti as a 'domestic terrorist' and 'assassin' despite clear video evidence.
- Hosts call this disinformation and show how it served to smear the victim quickly.