Staff Reports
Mayra Guillén, the younger sister of the late U.S. Army soldier Vanessa Guillén, has publicly condemned The Atlantic for a damning article that hit social media just in time for the election frenzy. The piece in question accused former President Trump of showing disrespect to her sister, which Guillén firmly refuted, marking the article as a “lie from the very beginning.” It’s almost as if the publication was reading from the playbook of sensationalism rather than sticking to facts—who would have thought?
In a recent appearance on Fox News, Guillén didn’t hold back her disdain for the reporter involved. She characterized him as “vile,” stating that he tricked her into thinking the story would focus on the anniversary of her sister’s tragic death rather than lobbing politically charged accusations at a former president. It’s almost like journos nowadays are majoring in “Opportunism” rather than “Journalism.” The claims in the piece revolved around Trump allegedly refusing to fund Vanessa’s funeral and making crude remarks about her heritage, which Guillén found not just deeply hurtful, but totally fabricated.
Low life progressives will stop at nothing.
Mayra Guillén Slams Bogus Story Claiming Trump Disrespected Her Family https://t.co/mh2IuVoENv via @BreitbartNews
— teletech7572 (@teletech7572) October 24, 2024
Following the article’s release, Guillén took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to declare that Trump had shown her family the utmost respect and even confirmed her vote for him. Interesting how voters’ decisions often make headlines when they stray from the liberal narrative, isn’t it? But here we see Guillén asserting her right to speak up in her sister’s defense and sharing her conservative leanings from a personal standpoint.
The family’s attorney, Natalie Khawam, added another layer to this unfolding drama, shedding light on how the reporter, Jeffrey Goldberg, originally pitched the story as a reflective piece on the changes in military policy regarding sexual assault following Vanessa’s murder. Instead of honoring her sister, the article aimed for the cheap thrill of a political scandal. It’s a head-scratcher why media outlets seem more interested in mudslinging than truth-telling, particularly when a grieving family is involved.
Guillén made it clear that she didn’t want her sister’s name associated with this political ploy, yet it seems The Atlantic decided to run with a narrative that suits their agenda instead. She felt coerced into discussing her political beliefs just to set the record straight about her sister’s memory and to fight back against the unfounded allegations. The irony is rich: liberal media trolls continue to leverage family tragedies for clicks and political gain, while those impacted—like Guillén—see through the charade and refuse to play along. In her own words, she emphasized that her sister’s name would not be used as a pawn in their political game, illustrating just how untrustworthy the current political media landscape can be.
