Andrew Giuliani, son of Rudy, has told the Duke Chronicle that the New York Times falsely portrayed his relationship with his dad, and that they are closer than the newspaper reported. In March, the paper and other news outlets ran with stories suggesting the family was in an emotional turmoil.

“We are both working on our relationship,” Andrew told ABC News at the time. “No matter what he’s done, I love my father. He’s my father and we love each other. It’s not as good as it once was — but it’s better than when it was its lowest, and it is getting better all the time.”

“I have problems with my father, but it doesn’t mean he won’t make a great president,” he added. “He was a great mayor. He did great things for New York and would be very effective as a president. He is a great leader. He has vision, and he is willing to stand up for what he believes in.”

In the new Duke report, Andrew says the paper twisted his sentiments.