Your recap of the article is right. And we have to think about the emotion of the reporter and the observer when we read. It is overwhelming, after all. Which is why we are seeing such emotional responses to all this here.
We must breathe deeply and pause before we reply: emotions are very high as we all love our country and our countrymen, and we only want the very best of outcomes. You have made some good observations and I am sure My Favorite Headache has provided an honest report. V's wife.
You should have said "I am sure My Favorite Headache has provided an honest SECOND HAND (HEARSAY) report.