A new report alleging disturbing comments by President Donald Trump is unraveling after sources claimed the piece was both misleading and false. The Atlantic published an article asserting that Trump praised Hitler’s generals for their loyalty, with the inflammatory quote attributed to unnamed sources. However, several people involved, including attorney Natalie Khawam, have since disputed the report.
Khawam, who represented Army private Vanessa Guillén’s family, said she was shocked at the inaccuracies. She shared that after working with hundreds of reporters, this was the first time she felt compelled to publicly correct the record, calling the article “sensational.” Khawam stated Goldberg not only misrepresented their conversation but also “outright lied” in his portrayal of her statements. She accused The Atlantic of politicizing Guillén’s death, calling the timing of the article “suspicious.”
Guillén’s sister, Mayra, also condemned The Atlantic’s approach, calling it “hurtful” and “disrespectful” to her late sister’s legacy. On social media, she wrote, “I don’t appreciate how you are exploiting my sister’s death for politics.” Mayra further expressed her disappointment, saying she had cast her vote for Trump, whom she felt showed genuine respect for her family.
Adding to the pushback, Ben Williamson, a former representative of Trump’s chief of staff, Mark Meadows, criticized Goldberg’s article as dishonest. Williamson advised readers to “treat this piece accordingly,” highlighting what he saw as the media’s failure to substantiate claims.
This incident has become a focal point in discussions about media credibility and the ethics of using unverified sources, particularly as the election nears. With public trust in journalism already fragile, such reporting risks further eroding confidence.