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.