White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has strongly criticized Vanity Fair, accusing the magazine of publishing a “disingenuous” article that misrepresents the words of senior Trump campaign official Susie Wiles. The controversy erupted after Wiles, a key aide to former President Donald Trump, alleged that the publication deliberately altered the context of her remarks to create a negative narrative.

In an interview published Tuesday, Wiles was quoted describing Trump as having an “alcoholic’s personality” and characterizing Vice President JD Vance as a “conspiracy theorist for a decade.” These statements, presented in the article, drew immediate backlash from Wiles and her allies, who argued they were taken out of context and used to paint a chaotic picture of the Trump administration.

Wiles herself labeled the piece a “hit piece,” asserting that Vanity Fair disregarded “significant context” to construct an “overwhelmingly chaotic and negative narrative.” She contends the magazine’s editorial choices were designed to serve a predetermined agenda rather than to accurately report her sentiments and the broader context of her discussion.

Responding to the accusations, Leavitt echoed Wiles’ concerns, telling reporters that the article demonstrated a clear “bias of omission.” She further criticized the broader media landscape for frequently “leaving out important context” when reporting on political figures and events, suggesting a pattern of selective reporting.

Leavitt’s own inclusion in the article, notably featuring in close-up photographs on Vanity Fair’s Instagram alongside other prominent Trump administration figures, has amplified the debate. The visual presentation, combined with the alleged misrepresentation of Wiles’ statements, has fueled accusations of a coordinated effort to undermine the Trump campaign.

The magazine has not yet issued a formal response to the specific claims of misrepresentation and bias made by Wiles and Leavitt. However, the incident highlights ongoing tensions between political campaigns and media outlets, particularly concerning the framing and contextualization of sensitive remarks during election cycles.

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