Media Bias Fact Check (MBFC) publishes daily vetted fact checks from verified IFCN-approved sources. Each claim is independently reviewed for accuracy and context.
Claimant: Social Media
Claim: Minnesota hospital staff paid tribute to Alex Pretti’s flag-covered body.
Rating: FALSE
Explanation: The video cited as evidence is not related to Alex Pretti. Fact-checkers determined the footage shows an unrelated tribute and was falsely connected to Pretti through misleading social media posts.
Date: 02/01/2026
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Last Updated on February 1, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check