Photog Blasts NBC for Softening Pics of Lia Thomas for More Feminine Look

A photojournalist blasted NBC for purposefully altering her photos of transgender UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas, apparently making Thomas look more feminine during a recent Today Showreport.

The Today Show came under stark criticism for using photos that were noticeably softened or “airbrushed” during its March 17 report on the trans swimmer as Thomas was competing at the NCAA championships in Georgia.

Here is the report:
 

Watch how giddy NBC's 'Today' show is about Lia Thomas crushing the competition at the NCAA D1 women's swimming and diving championships.

Gross. pic.twitter.com/wJb8AWBAdK

— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) March 17, 2022