A recent report alleging President Donald Trump made favorable remarks about Hitler’s generals is coming apart as sources claim the story was exaggerated. The Atlantic article, which suggested Trump admired Hitler’s military control, has been challenged by several people named in the piece, including attorney Natalie Khawam.
Khawam, who represents the family of Vanessa Guillén, an Army private whose death in 2020 sparked national attention, denounced the article, calling it the first time she’s had to speak out against a reporter’s integrity. She accused The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg of “outright lying” about her statements, saying he used Guillén’s death for political ends. Khawam questioned the timing, noting the alleged conversation would have occurred years ago, and called Goldberg’s claims “disrespectful.”
Guillén’s sister, Mayra, echoed Khawam’s frustration, writing on social media, “I don’t appreciate how you are exploiting my sister’s death for politics.” Mayra also expressed her support for Trump, who she said had treated her family respectfully. Her post raised further questions about the accuracy and motives behind The Atlantic’s story.
Ben Williamson, former representative of Trump’s chief of staff, Mark Meadows, also weighed in, labeling the story as dishonest. Williamson urged readers to approach the article with caution, calling its sourcing suspect and politically charged.
This controversy has intensified scrutiny over the media’s use of unnamed sources and the ethics of publishing unverified claims, especially as the election nears. For many, the situation reflects ongoing concerns about the role of the press in shaping public opinion without solid evidence.