The current feud between Meghan Markle and Prince Harry with Donald Trump is seen as a reflection of a broader sentiment in the United States, according to royal expert Lee Cohen. In an article for The sunCohen argues that Trump’s public criticism of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex resonates with a significant portion of the American public.
Cohen writes: “Consider, for example, his views on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, with whom he has for years been engaged in an escalating tit-for-tat war of words.” This feud has spilled over into Trump’s family, with his son Eric recently joining the fray.
“This week, his son, Eric, labelled Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ‘bad apples’, proving that, in fact, Donald’s own apple did not fall far from the tree,” Cohen notes, drawing attention to the harsh rhetoric used by the Trump family against the Sussexes.
Cohen acknowledges that some might dismiss the Trump-Sussex feud as mere celebrity gossip, but he believes it points to something more significant. “Observers might be tempted to view the Trump-Sussex feud as another round of celebrity gossip,” he writes. “But it eloquently demonstrates that the former (and perhaps next) president feels emboldened enough to give voice to the frustrations of citizens on both sides of the Atlantic, who increasingly feel a widespread disdain for the Sussexes’ perceived disloyalty, victimhood and entitlement.”
Eric Trump’s comments have further fueled this ongoing dispute. In a recent interview with GB NewsEric branded the Sussexes “bad apples” and suggested he would “gladly send them back” to the UK, escalating the war of words between the Trump family and the Sussexes.
Cohen emphasizes that these comments encapsulate a broader sentiment among many Americans. “These comments encapsulate a broader sentiment among many Americans who perceive Harry and Meghan as hypocritical, self-serving con artists,” he explains, suggesting that disdain for the Sussexes goes beyond political affiliations and touches on a deeper cultural critique.
This analysis highlights the extent to which Meghan and Harry’s public image has become a point of contention, not just in the UK but also across the Atlantic. The ongoing dispute with the Trump family may be symptomatic of a broader backlash against the couple’s perceived attitudes and actions.
