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Amidst this turmoil, critics pointed out the questionable editorial standards at play. Many argued that it seemed unlikely for a person who was qualified enough to gain entry to Princeton not to be admitted to West Point as well. This alignment of credentials raised serious questions about ProPublica’s editorial intentions; many suspected that they were targeting Heth not for truth but to tarnish his reputation due to his status as a “wounded nominee” within political circles.