An article from The Atlantic targeting President Donald Trump has drawn criticism as key individuals cited in the piece accuse the journalist of misrepresenting facts. The report, published by Jeffrey Goldberg, claimed Trump praised Hitler’s generals for their loyalty. Now, multiple people involved, including attorney Natalie Khawam, have publicly disputed the story.
Khawam, who represents the family of Army private Vanessa Guillén, has stated that this was the first time she felt compelled to correct a journalist publicly. She accused Goldberg of “outright lying” about their conversation, saying he twisted her words to fit a political agenda. Khawam called it “disturbing” to use Guillén’s death for political purposes and questioned the timing, as the alleged incident reportedly happened years ago.
On social media, Vanessa’s sister, Mayra Guillén, also spoke out, criticizing The Atlantic for using her sister’s story. “I don’t appreciate how you are exploiting my sister’s death for politics,” she wrote, adding that Trump had always treated her family with respect. She also revealed she had voted for Trump, further undermining the article’s narrative.
Ben Williamson, former representative for Trump’s chief of staff, added to the criticism, describing the article as dishonest. He urged readers to treat the story with skepticism, suggesting that its claims lacked credibility.
This controversy over The Atlantic’s report has highlighted the ethical concerns of using anonymous sources, especially in reports that could influence public opinion. With the election approaching, the backlash reflects a heightened sensitivity to journalistic integrity and trustworthiness.
