Does this video show Alex Pretti receiving 'honor walk' at Minneapolis VA hospital he worked at?

Some internet users said the video, which spread widely after Pretti's death, showed medical staff honoring a patient during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Laerke Christensen
Published Jan. 27, 2026

Claim:
A video authentically showed colleagues of Alex Pretti lining a hospital hallway to pay tribute to the ICU nurse who died at the hands of federal agents in Minneapolis in January 2026.

Rating:
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Context
A spokesperson for the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center said in an emailed statement the video was not recorded on that campus. Elements of the video appeared to suggest it was recorded at a VA medical center in Colorado during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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