Trump Defends Against The Atlantic's Claims

Donald Trump condemned The Atlantic as a 'threat to democracy' during a rally in Austin, Texas, in response to a report alleging he disparaged slain soldier Vanessa Guillén and refused to pay her funeral expenses. The Atlantic's editor, Jeffrey Goldberg, defended his reporting, stating it was based on notes and sources from the meeting where Trump allegedly made derogatory remarks. Trump's former chief of staff, Mark Meadows, and Guillén's sister, Mayra, both vehemently denied the claims, with Mayra expressing her support for Trump and criticizing the politicization of her sister's death. Nick Ayers, former chief of staff to Mike Pence, also dismissed accusations that Trump praised Hitler, labeling them 'patently false.' The controversy has sparked significant backlash against The Atlantic, which has been accused of misrepresenting facts surrounding Guillén's case. The incident underscores the ongoing tension between Trump and mainstream media, particularly regarding sensitive military issues.