White House attacks ‘sensationalist’ media over Alex Pretti coverage

In January 2026, the White House criticized the media for its coverage of the Alex Pretti killing in Minnesota. The incident began when a writer from a right-wing website questioned the White House spokesperson about the killing, which involved immigration agents. The White House responded by accusing the "liberal biased media" of sensationalism in its reporting of the event. The criticism followed the writer's question, suggesting the White House believed the media's portrayal of the killing was unfair or inaccurate. The specific details of the killing and the exact nature of the media's coverage were not detailed in the report.