Fact Check: Does a Video Show a Minnesota Anti-ICE Protester Admitting Pay?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: A video shows a Minnesota anti-ICE protester admitting they were paid to protest.


Rating: FALSE


Explanation: Independent analysis determined the video was AI-generated. No evidence supports claims that anti-ICE protesters were paid, and visual artifacts in the footage are consistent with synthetic media.


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Date: 01/27/2026


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Last Updated on January 27, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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