Staff Reports
In a dazzling display of journalistic integrity—or perhaps just a thinly veiled hit job—The Atlantic recently attempted to paint former President Donald Trump as a cold-hearted villain who has little regard for military service and sacrifice. Just in time for the 2024 presidential election, the publication rolled out a piece claiming that Trump not only disrespected U.S. military personnel but allegedly admired the loyalty of Hitler’s generals. These assertions came complete with the trusty array of unnamed sources and carefully crafted speculation that reads more like gossip than journalism.
The pièce de résistance of this narrative involves the tragic case of Vanessa Guillén, a U.S. Army Specialist whose brutal murder at Fort Hood in 2020 shook the nation. The same piece that smeared Trump—claiming he reacted with callousness to her murder—failed to acknowledge the ongoing pain her family endures and the accountability they sought from the military. While Guillén’s killer and his accomplice have faced justice, the families’ story should never be fodder for political gamesmanship, a point that the ever-gleeful writers at The Atlantic seem to overlook.
The story has already been debunked bu the following people
1. The sister who voted for Trump today
2. The family attorney
3. Mark Meadows
4. The translator who was in the room during the conversations pic.twitter.com/TaRD6gD3aS
— Niccoli (@TigerNick86) October 23, 2024
Amid the uproar sparked by the article, Vanessa’s sister, Mayra Guillén, took to social media with a resounding rebuttal against the exploitation of her sister’s tragic death for political gains. She made it clear that the narrative being pushed by The Atlantic was not only hurtful but also deeply disrespectful to the real issues concerning service members that her sister fought to address. In a shocking twist that any self-respecting journalist might have mentioned, Mayra expressed her support for Trump, revealing that he had treated her family with kindness and respect during an immensely difficult time.
The Atlantic insisted on alleging Trump’s supposed disdain, claiming he sparred with his staff over funeral costs, a narrative that appeared flimsy at best. Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, however, was quick to set the record straight, indicating that the depiction of Trump’s character was not just misleading— it was flat-out wrong. Meadows maintained that the former president showed nothing but compassion and wanted to ensure that justice would be served for Vanessa and her family.
In the twisted circus of media narratives, it seems that The Atlantic has played the fool yet again. Instead of upholding journalistic ethics, it takes particular pleasure in wielding the memories of the fallen like a political weapon. As members of the conservative community rally around the facts, it becomes increasingly clear that when it comes to Trump, the narrative doesn’t come from a place of truth, but rather the desperate attempts from outlets looking to take him down a notch. What better tactic than to pick a sensitive subject, twist it, and watch the fallout while patting each other on the back for a job “well done”?
The truth is, the story of Vanessa Guillén deserves to be told with honor and respect, free from political agendas. Trump met with Guillén’s family at the White House to express his condolences and promised them support in their fight for justice—in stark contrast to the picture painted by The Atlantic. As the election season ramps up, it’s becoming all too obvious that some media organizations prefer crafting narratives over reporting the truth. All this ensures is that their credibility remains as threadbare as the fabric of their stories.
