Meghan’s “Most Trolled” Claim Sparks Debate as Critics Pile On

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Meghan Markle's claim of being the 'most trolled person' sparks debate and criticism from various political figures and media outlets.

Meghan Markle says she was “the most trolled person in the entire world” for a decade, framing her remarks as a warning about the dangers of social media during a youth mental health visit in Australia. The claim quickly drew pushback, including from Senator Ted Cruz, who suggested President Donald Trump may hold that distinction instead. Meanwhile, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert raised eyebrows after responding to a question about “King George” rather than King Charles. Back in the UK press, opinion writers are sharply divided. Some see a rare moment of candour from the Duchess, while others dismiss the Sussexes’ Australia visit as self-serving, with comparisons drawn to Sarah Ferguson and criticism of what’s being called a commercialised royal brand. Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts. Click the button that says uninterrupted listening. Just $5 a month, and that includes many ofther shows on the Caloroga Shark network. A new season of King William is available now. Our r oyal newsletter written by Deep Crown is available for free. Royal Books: Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom Bower William and…

Topics covered

• Meghan Markle
• social media
• mental health
• royal family
• politics

Keywords

• trolling
• youth mental health
• Australia visit
• Senator Ted Cruz
• Congresswoman Lauren Boebert

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