However , MSNBC responded in a statement that Luce 's accusations were false .
Luce declined a follow - up interview for the documentary , but later said that the footage was taken out of context and the MSNBC filmmakers had approached him under false pretenses .
MSNBC responded in a statement that Luce 's accusations were false .
Luce declined a follow - up interview for the documentary , but later said that the footage was taken out of context and the MSNBC filmmakers had approached him under false pretenses .