Meghan Markle delivered a witty one-word reply when pressed about former U.S. President Donald Trump during a new interview. The exchange took place on The Circuit YouTube show with journalist Emily Chang, released Tuesday alongside the second season of Meghan’s Netflix series. The conversation touched on her past criticisms of Trump, immigration debates, and the challenges of speaking out in a politically divided climate. Meghan’s sharp response instantly caught attention, fueling online reactions.
Trump Question Resurfaces
During the 46-minute segment, Emily Chang asked Meghan about her past remarks on Trump, referencing comments from her 2016 television appearance. At the time, Meghan had described Trump as “divisive and misogynistic,” warning, “You don’t really want that kind of world.” The interviewer pressed whether the Duchess still had strong opinions she felt unable to express publicly, prompting Meghan’s swift one-word response that drew laughter.
Past Comments in Spotlight
Meghan’s earlier remarks were made during an interview on The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore before she joined the Royal Family. Her criticism of Trump resurfaced during the discussion, with Emily Chang specifically noting those “choice words.” The line of questioning placed Meghan in a familiar position, balancing her public role with past political statements.
Avoiding Direct Politics
Asked whether she felt the urge to voice political opinions in today’s climate, Meghan replied: “No, I just make a choice of what matters to me and what’s important to me. And that was a different time in 2016, certainly.” She added that since her marriage to Prince Harry, she has refrained from political commentary. “I haven’t said anything [political] since 2016, which was well before I met my husband, too.”
Life in California
The Duchess hails from Los Angeles and now resides in Montecito, California, with Prince Harry and their children, Prince Archie, six, and Princess Lilibet, four. Her American roots were referenced during the interview, as the discussion centered on her views of the country’s political and social direction amid increasing polarization.
Charged Political Climate
Emily Chang asked Meghan, “We are living in such a charged time, and it seems like no one is speaking up because it’s scary to speak up. What do you think of the direction our country is going in?” This opened the door for Meghan to reflect on the current state of global and domestic affairs without stepping directly into political debate.
Message of Humanity
In response, Meghan highlighted her broader values: “I think right now it’s a really interesting time for the entire world. I just hope people are able to maintain the values that they feel are important to them, feel safe, and remember our humanity with each other through all of it. However polarised the world can feel, you just go back to the fact that we are all human beings and try to find a way to connect rather than divide.”