In her interview, Meghan Markle reveals personal suffering during her time at the palace.
This causes a stir in politics and the palace - now Donald Trump is also commenting.
Washington - Actually, Donald Trump has not been in office since January, his social media accounts have been switched off.
Nevertheless, the ex-president manages to cause controversy again with his statements.
Topic of the new excitement: Once again Meghan and Harry's interview with talk show host Oprah Winfrey.
The allegations of the deserted royal couple are not only causing turmoil in the royal family, but also in politics.
Meghan and Harry: Interview also moves politics
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson refused to comment on the interview, but underlined his closeness to the Queen.
The American government around Joe Biden became a bit more direct.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said, “Meghan Markle is a private individual, and so is Harry.
It means a lot of courage for anyone who speaks publicly about their mental health issues and shares their personal story.
That is definitely something the President believes in. ”He continued,“ We have a strong and lasting relationship with the British people and a special partnership with the UK Government - and this will continue. ”
Meghan and Harry: Donald Trump comments on their interview
Now ex-President Donald Trump also indirectly comments on the interview.
Its former spokesman Jason Miller unpacks in Steve Bannon's podcast "War Room".
He quotes his ex-boss: "She is not good ... I said that and now everyone can see it".
Before recording the podcast conversation, Trump said Miller could report his reaction to Meghan, even if it might not be a good idea.
Trump is reported to have said: "You know, as soon as you say anything negative about Meghan Markle, you will be canceled.
Look at piers ”.
Meghan and Harry: Moderator leaves his station because of interview criticism
Background of the "Piers" statement: The presenter Piers Morgan had accused Meghan Markle of telling lies on his show.
He doesn't believe her story about her suicidal ideation, and he wouldn't believe her even then if she just read the weather forecast.
As a result, the Ofcom media regulator received more than 41,000 complaints in less than 24 hours.
Piers Morgan then left the station and announced via Twitter that he stood up for freedom of expression and stood behind his statements.
The moderator is said to have been in personal contact with Meghan until Harry's wedding.
Since then he has been considered a great critic of Meghan Markle.
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Meghan and Harry: feud between Trump and Markle is a tradition
But not only he, Donald Trump is not a friend of the Duchess either.
And that aversion is obviously mutual.
Because long before that, in the 2016 elections, Meghan had described Trump as misogynist and divisive.
Donald Trump responded with the words: "I didn't know she was so naughty!" He later revised the statement to the extent that he only meant Markle's remarks, but not the person himself. In the podcast, he now talked about his So tell confidants once again: "I'm in the Piers team." And further: "Piers Morgan is the best, he's the greatest and they just want to cancel him because he criticized Meghan Markle."
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