ABC News Deletes Report on Trump Sons’ Business Dealings

ABC News recently removed a critical report about President Donald Trump’s sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, following legal threats. Despite deleting the article, the network did not provide an explanation or note addressing its removal. The report accused the Trump sons of benefiting from billions in Pentagon contracts post-election, specifically linking them to Anduril, a company involved in Baltimore’s new shipyard project.

According to the now-deleted report, 1789 Capital, a venture capital firm listing Donald Trump Jr. as a partner, invested heavily in Anduril, thereby gaining influence over defense contracts worth $1.8 billion, as recorded on SAM.gov. The piece alleged that 1789 Capital claimed significant involvement in Anduril’s financial activities.

Alexa Henning, representing 1789 Capital, criticized ABC News for their portrayal, stating the article confused fundraising efforts with actual investments. Henning clarified that multiple companies participate in investment rounds, disputing any wrongdoing by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump. She emphasized that government contracts were awarded during both the Trump and Biden administrations.

Before the article’s deletion, ABC News faced backlash, as prominent figures shared and discussed the piece on social media. However, the network provided neither a correction nor a public statement about the reasons behind its decision to retract the article.

Henning expressed appreciation for the removal but requested a detailed explanation for its initial publication. ABC News also failed to seek comments from 1789 Capital before releasing the initial report, drawing further criticism from Henning.

Donald Trump Jr. responded to the situation on social media, particularly targeting California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who had shared the initial report. Trump Jr. remarked on the swift deletion of the article, insinuating it reflected the anticipated brevity of Newsom’s presidential campaign.

ABC News’ decision to take down the article has stirred conversations about media responsibility and the accuracy of reporting related to high-profile individuals.