Particle.news

Download on the App Store

MSNBC Anchor Corrects Reporter Over Term 'Illegal Aliens'

During a live segment, Alex Witt emphasized MSNBC's policy of using 'undocumented immigrants' instead of 'illegal aliens.'

  • MSNBC correspondent Priya Sridhar used the term 'illegal aliens' during a report on a Colorado raid targeting a Venezuelan gang, quoting a government press release.
  • Anchor Alex Witt corrected Sridhar on-air, stating that MSNBC refers to such individuals as 'undocumented immigrants.'
  • The terminology debate reflects broader political and media discourse around immigration language and policies.
  • The report coincided with updates on President Trump's mass deportation plans and increased border enforcement efforts.
  • This exchange highlights MSNBC's ongoing stance on immigration language, which has drawn both criticism and support.
Hero image