In this Media Miss Minute, Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin is under fire for using an artificial intelligence-altered image related to an immigration officer-involved shooting while speaking on the Senate floor. Additionally, President Donald Trump is trying to counter speculation that he may be declining with age.
Media error on the left: Durbin uses AI-altered image of Preti shooting during Senate remarks
Durbin has sparked an online backlash after displaying an AI-altered image depicting the fatal encounter between a federal immigration officer and Alex Preti.
Independent fact-checkers said the photo contained several distortions, including one that looked like a headless police officer, a common sign of digital manipulation. Social media users also expressed concern about the spread of misinformation, pointing out that Durbin said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, not Border Patrol, shot and killed Preti.
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Media mistake on the right: President Trump tells team to ramp up public schedule to combat stamina concerns
President Trump is reportedly “tightening up” his public schedule to counter harsh criticism of his age and physical fitness after he was seen with his eyes closed during a Cabinet meeting. The president insisted he hadn’t slept and joked that he was just “bored.”
The nightly schedule distributed by the White House has already begun to reflect the changes. To better reflect the president’s busy schedule, we also list additional meetings not normally listed on the public schedule.
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