ABC News offers contradictory explanation for vanishing Anduril story
Emails between ABC News and its subjects, provided to Semafor, show the network seeking to downplay its errors by misrepresenting its own processes.
ABC News recently removed a story about a $6.6 billion deal between defense contractor Anduril and the US Navy. The article, written by Nathan Lee, focused on financial ties between President Donald Trump's son and defense companies. Anduril reached out to Lee with requests for correction, disputing claims of significant ownership stakes.
After the story's publication, Lee claimed ABC News planned to slightly revise the language. However, the network ultimately removed the piece without explanation, stating it was published prematurely. ABC News later republished the story with a correction note, acknowledging errors in company investment descriptions. Critics argue this handling undermines the credibility of mainstream journalism and fuels public distrust.
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