A recent hit piece on President Donald Trump has sparked controversy, with key individuals publicly disputing the report’s claims. Published by The Atlantic, the article accused Trump of praising Hitler’s generals, a claim attributed to unnamed sources. However, several people cited in the report, including attorney Natalie Khawam, have come forward to say the story is misleading.
Khawam, who represents the family of Vanessa Guillén, condemned the article, stating it was the first time she had to publicly correct a journalist. She asserted that Jeffrey Goldberg, the author, “outright lied” about their conversation, accusing him of using her client’s death for political gain. Khawam highlighted what she called “suspicious timing,” noting that the alleged comments supposedly happened years ago.
Mayra Guillén, Vanessa’s sister, voiced her disappointment on social media, criticizing The Atlantic’s approach. She wrote, “I don’t appreciate how you are exploiting my sister’s death for politics,” adding that Trump had shown respect toward her family. In a twist, she shared that she had voted for Trump, casting doubt on the motives behind the article.
Ben Williamson, who previously represented Trump’s former chief of staff, also criticized The Atlantic, describing the article as dishonest. Williamson urged readers to approach the claims with skepticism, calling Goldberg’s reporting untrustworthy.
This backlash has highlighted ongoing concerns about the use of anonymous sources and the ethics of publishing potentially misleading information, particularly close to election season. As Election Day approaches, the dispute over this story raises questions about media accountability.
