Trump calls Meghan Markle ‘nasty’ ahead of London visit

[mystery-ak]

Trump calls Meghan Markle ‘nasty’ ahead of London visit
by Caitlin Yilek
 | May 31, 2019 09:05 PM



President Trump said Meghan, the duchess of Sussex, was “nasty” ahead of his state visit to the United Kingdom.

“I didn’t know that she was nasty,” Trump told The Sun.

The American actress called Trump “misogynistic” and said she would consider remaining in Canada where she was filming if he won the 2016 presidential election. She married Prince Harry in May 2018 and gave birth to their first child earlier this month.

Trump, however, said “it’s nice” to have an American as part of the British royal family.

“I am sure she will do excellently,” he said. “She’ll be very good. She will be very good. I hope she does [succeed].”

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the duchess of Cornwall, will host Trump and first lady Melania Trump for tea at Clarence House, their official residence in London. The couples are slated to attend Queen Elizabeth II’s state banquet. Prince William and his wife, Kate, the duke and duchess of Cambridge, are also expected to attend the banquet

Meghan, who is still on maternity leave, is not expected to meet with Trump during his visit.

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-calls-meghan-markle-nasty-ahead-of-london-visit

[mystery-ak]

Great timing Trump...I'm sure the Brits will welcome you with open arms now....

[Cyber Liberty]

Great timing Trump...I'm sure the Brits will welcome you with open arms now....

I'd be surprised to hear he cares.   

[mystery-ak]

I'd be surprised to hear he cares.   

It's a State visit and he is to meet with the Royal Family...my guess most will snub him as he deserves....

[jmyrlefuller]

Who cares? As an American citizen, she's not supposed to have a title of nobility anyway, and as a divorced socialite, she wasn't supposed to be allowed to marry royalty.

[InHeavenThereIsNoBeer]

Who cares? As an American citizen, she's not supposed to have a title of nobility anyway, and as a divorced socialite, she wasn't supposed to be allowed to marry royalty.

Is that a Brit thing?

[Sanguine]

It's hard to know what was said and in what context from reading that story.

[Cyber Liberty]

It's a State visit and he is to meet with the Royal Family...my guess most will snub him as he deserves....

Just about everybody but the Queen Mum already snubs him every chance they get (like Markle), so it's a wash.  I wish he hadn't said it either, BTW.

[Cyber Liberty]

It's hard to know what was said and in what context from reading that story.

I have a hard time reading Examiner stories in the first place.  I open the story, and BAM!  At least two pop-up videos blaring at the same time.  Without fail. 

[jmyrlefuller]

Is that a Brit thing?

It's in our Constitution.

[EdJames]

Looks like another crap article designed to fan flames....

If you go to the Sun article, it provides the context:

Officially she will miss next week’s functions while on maternity with three-week-old son Archie.

But it is thought she and Trump are being kept apart to avoid an embarrassing confrontation.

LA—born Meghan, 37, accused him of being “misogynistic” and “divisive” during his 2016 presidential campaign.

The ex-Suits actress also pledged to vote for his rival Hillary Clinton.

Told of Meghan’s barbs by The Sun, Mr Trump insisted it was the first time he’d heard them.

He said: “I didn’t know that. What can I say? I didn’t know that she was nasty.”

Told Meghan had threatened to leave for Canada if he won in 2016, he countered: “A lot of people are moving here (to the US).”

He also revealed that he had no idea that he wouldn’t be meeting Meghan on his three-day state visit.

He said: “I didn’t know that. I hope she is OK.”

Rather than hit back at Meghan in his customary fashion, the President seemed willing to mend fences — while saying she can flourish in her new role.

He predicted she will make “a very good” American princess.

On her joining the Royal Family, he added: “It is nice, and I am sure she will do excellently.

“She will be very good. I hope she does (succeed).”

So, it sounds like he said nothing controversial at all.

[Chosen Daughter]

For what purpose does he say these things?  He's pretty nasty himself.  What a low life.

[Sanguine]

For what purpose does he say these things?  He's pretty nasty himself.  What a low life.

Did you read the post by Ed James right above yours? 

[Chosen Daughter]

Did you read the post by Ed James right above yours?

No, I didn't because I think I was posting at the same time.  True it isn't as big of a deal.

[Right_in_Virginia]

No, I didn't because I think I was posting at the same time.  True it isn't as big of a deal.

It's not a "deal" of any size.  The President's answers were very gracious.

[libertybele]

Did you read the post by Ed James right above yours?

I'm not a fan of Markle either, but it seems as though fake news strikes again. 

I hope the Trumps have a wonderful visit with the Queen and other members of the royal family.

[240B]

Brits are notoriously elite and snobbish with Americans. I saw this myself.
Except, of course, Hussein Obama.
They treated him with kid gloves for obvious reasons.
Obama...is...well..."special". And they treated him as being 'special'.
Trump will certainly not receive that consideration.
Trump is just a normal person White guy. And that is how they will receive him.

The Brits are stuck up prudes to Americans all the time.
It would be difficult to know if Trump's statement had any effect or not.

[Sanguine]

No, I didn't because I think I was posting at the same time.  True it isn't as big of a deal.

 

[InHeavenThereIsNoBeer]

It's in our Constitution.

Really?   What office does she hold that disqualifies her?

[Right_in_Virginia]

Great timing Trump...I'm sure the Brits will welcome you with open arms now....

You need to read reply 10 @mystery-ak

[Gefn]

I don’t care if he dislikes her,

I like her!

[Cyber Liberty]

I don’t care if he dislikes her,

I like her!

@Freya

I don't think he cares one way or another about her.  @EdJames posted his comment in context upthread.  I don't know the young lady well enough to form an opinion.  The royals appear to be, overall, a socialist bunch (especially Charlie).  YMMV.

(I prefer the Kansas City baseball team, even if they're American League and don't play real baseball.)

[catfish1957]

I'd be surprised to hear he cares.   

I know it won't  be a popular opinion here, but the whole British monarachy is worthless waste of UK taxpayer money.

[Cyber Liberty]

I know it won't  be a popular opinion here, but the whole British monarachy is worthless waste of UK taxpayer money.

It's like any other topic...Briefers are on all sides.  Makes the place interesting when I fire up my laptop first thing in the morning.

[InHeavenThereIsNoBeer]

I know it won't  be a popular opinion here, but the whole British monarachy is worthless waste of UK taxpayer money.

1) It's their money

2) They're idiots