I get an argument that it's not pure, ad hominem character attacks as a "smear". This is really more a flaw of the article, but can you add data that directly

I get an argument that it's not pure, ad hominem character attacks as a "smear". This is really more a flaw of the article, but can you add data that directly refutes the claims raised by this article? e.g. in her leaked emails, does any of that refute the wording/claims raised in this article? I'm asking in good faith.