Sat Oct 26 12:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Billionaire Backer of Vice President Harris Owns The Atlantic, Which Published Controversial Trump Report

**WASHINGTON, D.C.** – Laurene Powell Jobs, the billionaire widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, owns The Atlantic, the liberal news publication that recently published a controversial report alleging former President Donald Trump disparaged a slain Army private. The report, penned by Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg, has been widely criticized as false and a “hit piece” by the family of the deceased soldier and other critics.

The Atlantic has faced intense scrutiny for the report, which has been disputed by the family of the deceased soldier, Vanessa Guillén. Mayra Guillén, Vanessa’s sister, voiced her support for Trump and accused The Atlantic of exploiting her sister’s death.

Powell Jobs, who is considered one of Vice President Kamala Harris’s closest confidantes, has been a key player in Harris’s political career, both financially and strategically. She is reportedly worth over $11 billion and has contributed millions of dollars to organizations backing Harris, including a “dark money” vehicle. She also played a significant role in helping usher President Biden out of the 2020 presidential race, which paved the way for Harris to become Biden’s running mate.

Harris and Powell Jobs share a close friendship, built on similar political views, a love of art and culture, and their shared experiences as women in the public eye. They have traveled together, attended each other’s weddings, and Powell Jobs has visited the White House on numerous occasions.

The Atlantic has defended the Goldberg report, insisting that its editorial team operates independently of ownership and that Powell Jobs has no influence on its reporting. However, critics have pointed to Goldberg’s history of engaging in Democratic activism and his close relationship with Powell Jobs, raising questions about the objectivity of the article.

Fox News contributor Joe Concha dismissed the report, arguing that it is unlikely to sway voters and that the attempt to damage Trump’s reputation days before the election is unlikely to be successful.

The Harris campaign has not responded to requests for comment. The Emerson Collective, which owns The Atlantic, has also not commented.

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