Will Meghan Markle Continue to Criticize Trump After a Possible 2020 Re-election?
The question of whether Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s break-up from the House of Windsor will translate into a continued criticism of former President Donald Trump is a subject that has garnered significant interest. While many speculate and question her stance, the truth lies in the facts from her past statements and current behavior.
Initial Statements Against Trump
During an interview on The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore in 2016, Meghan Markle expressed her views on then-candidate Trump:
“It’s really the moment that I go we film Suits in Toronto and I might just stay in Canada. I mean come on, if that’s reality, we are talking about. That is a game changer in terms of how we move in the world here. Yes, of course he is divisive. Think about just female voters alone. I think it was in 2012 the Republican Party lost the female vote by 12 points. That is a huge number and with as misogynistic as he is and so vocal about it, that is a huge chunk of it.”
These statements, however, were made during a time of uncertainty and not directed at his current political career. It is important to understand that these comments were made before Trump officially became President and not in response to his actions during his presidency.
Absence of Criticism Following the Marriage to Prince Harry
Since Meghan Markle and Prince Harry tied the knot and decided to no longer use her maiden name, she has not publicly denounced Trump in any way. This decision to focus on her personal life and move closer to her British roots further suggests a lower likelihood of continued criticism.
Phases of Public Stance
Given that Meghan Markle has only criticized Trump once and this was immediately followed by a phase of silence, it is safe to assume that if Trump were to win the 2020 presidential election, she would not continue to criticize him. The situation becomes even more unlikely considering that family and personal peace are prioritized.
It is important to note that ongoing criticism of a political figure can sometimes be seen as a form of activism or an appeal to personal and societal change. If such a campaign were to be conducted by the Duchess, she might choose to align more closely with her husband's ethos of rejecting hate-speech and fake news on social media, rather than using former President Trump as a direct target.
Conclusion
In summary, based on her previous statements and current behavior, Meghan Markle appears unlikely to continue criticizing Trump after the 2020 presidential election. Her public stance has shifted towards a more private and focused life, and she has not made any public denouncements of Trump since her marriage to Prince Harry. Although critical commentary may vary among different individuals, her actions suggest a reticence to engage in public criticism of the former President.