A recent media piece aimed at President Donald Trump is facing backlash after sources accused the author of fabricating details. The Atlantic published an article suggesting Trump made disturbing remarks about wanting “the kind of generals that Hitler had,” attributed to unnamed sources. However, multiple individuals, including attorney Natalie Khawam, have now called out the report for misrepresenting conversations and outright lying.
Khawam, who was quoted in The Atlantic piece, strongly criticized author Jeffrey Goldberg, saying it was the first time she had ever felt compelled to publicly call out a reporter. She asserted that Goldberg “outright lied” in his retelling of their conversation. Khawam added that she found it “disrespectful” for the media outlet to exploit the tragic death of her client, Army private Vanessa Guillén, for political purposes.
The Atlantic’s article also came under fire from Guillén’s sister, Mayra, who voiced frustration over the use of her sister’s death to promote a political narrative. Mayra expressed her disappointment on social media, saying, “I don’t appreciate how you are exploiting my sister’s death for politics.” In a twist, Mayra shared that she had voted for Trump, praising him for treating her family with respect.
Another individual, Ben Williamson, who worked with Trump’s former chief of staff, Mark Meadows, also rejected The Atlantic’s claims. He accused Goldberg of dishonesty, urging readers to treat the article with skepticism.
This backlash is raising questions about journalistic standards and the reliability of unnamed sources. Critics argue that these types of claims, often timed close to elections, undermine public trust in media by failing to meet basic journalistic standards. As Election Day approaches, this controversy underscores the need for careful vetting of reports that could influence voters.
