Former US President Donald Trump has launched an extraordinary demand for the British establishment to issue a formal apology to his wife, Melania Trump, following the Princess of Wales's heartfelt cancer announcement.
The controversial statement, made on his Truth Social platform, claims the revelation vindicates Melania, who faced a torrent of online abuse and conspiracy theories regarding her own lengthy absence from the public eye during Trump's presidency.
A Defence of Melania and Attack on Critics
Trump's post took direct aim at Kate's critics, stating they must now "eat their words" after she bravely disclosed her preventative chemotherapy treatment. He drew a sharp parallel to the treatment of his own wife, writing, "I knew she was really sick from the beginning, but I didn't want to say anything about it."
He explicitly criticised Piers Morgan and other media figures who had questioned the whereabouts of both women, suggesting the situation should serve as a lesson against rushing to judgment.
Royal Response and Public Reaction
The public and media reaction to Trump's intervention has been mixed. While some acknowledge the valid point about the perils of online speculation, many have criticised the former president for attempting to politicise a deeply personal and private health matter for the Royal Family.
The Palace has maintained its stance of focusing on the Princess's recovery and privacy, declining to comment on external statements. This comes as messages of support for Catherine continue to flood in from around the world.
The episode highlights the intense and often toxic scrutiny faced by high-profile women and the damaging speed at which baseless rumours can spread in the digital age.
