In Judaism, there is a term for one of the largest sins that a human being can do: lashon hara. It literally means “the evil tongue,” and it's the term used to describe gossip.
It is the equivalent of murder, theft, and idolatry all at once. It murders the reputation of the person you are gossiping about; it steals the opportunity for the person to whom you are speaking to learn about the person you're gossiping about; and it is a form of setting yourself up as an “idol” who is all-knowing. It is a quality that is despicable, and something that should never be part of a discussion between responsible adults.
And yet, it is now the fallback position of Vice President Kamala Harris as she flails uncontrollably in attempting to win the upcoming election.
The Atlantic has published an article attributing former Chief of Staff John Kelly with saying that Donald Trump admires Hitler. The hit piece by Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor of The Atlantic, is composed of quotes from Trump haters like Kelly, and lots of references to anonymous sources whom he claims to have spoken with. It is a glaring example of irresponsible journalism on every level by a man whose articles demonstrate that he is a mouthpiece for the far left. (On a personal level it is sad to me that Goldberg, who is a brilliant man and actually served in Israel, has demonstrated being committed more to the Democratic party over the last year than to the the values he has treasured for the majority of his life.) But Goldberg and the Trump haters like Kelly are significantly less of a problem than this woman seeking to become president of the United States.