In this Media Miss Minute, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., is facing criticism for using an image altered with artificial intelligence tied to a deadly immigration officer-involved shooting during remarks on the Senate floor. Plus, President Donald Trump is moving to counter speculation that he’s slowing down with age.
Media Miss by the left: Durbin used an AI-altered image of Pretti shooting during Senate remarks
Durbin is drawing online backlash after displaying an AI-altered image depicting the fatal encounter between federal immigration officers and Alex Pretti.
Independent fact-checkers say the photo contained several distortions, including what appeared to be a headless officer — a common sign of digital manipulation. Social media users also raised concerns over the spread of misinformation, noting that Durbin said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents — not Border Patrol agents — shot and killed Pretti.
Media Miss by the right: Trump directs team to beef up his public schedule to combat stamina concerns
Trump has reportedly been “beefing up” his public schedule to push back against scrutiny over his age and stamina after he was seen with his eyes closed during a cabinet meeting. The president insisted he wasn’t sleeping, joking that he was simply “bored.”
The nightly schedule distributed by the White House has already begun reflecting the changes. It now lists additional meetings that would not typically appear on the public schedule to better reflect what they say are the president’s packed days.
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