In an interview with the UK newspaper The Sunday Times, King discussed the cultural shifts he expects to see in the wake of Trump’s presidency. The author, who has nearly seven million followers on social media platform X, expressed concerns about the potential long-term impact of Trump’s political agenda. He suggested there would be a significant backlash against Trump, which could lead his supporters to claim they never voted for him.
Kings’ comments were met with criticism from a White House spokeswoman, Abigail Jackson, who stated that given King’s long career in fiction writing, it was understandable that he might have a limited understanding of real-world politics. King, who has long been a vocal critic of Trump and his policies, has previously called for the former president’s impeachment and compared the detention of migrant families to one of his horror novels. His latest remarks suggest he remains deeply critical of Trump’s influence on American politics.
During Trump’s first term, King was particularly vocal about his opposition to the former president’s policies. He has criticized Trump’s approach to immigration and other major domestic policies, drawing comparisons to his own works. King’s latest interview with The Sunday Times was part of a broader discussion about the future of American politics and the potential long-term impact of Trump’s presidency. His comments have sparked a range of reactions, with some supporting his view that cultural backlash may lead to a distancing from the former president.
King’s prediction that future generations may disassociate from Trump comes amid ongoing debates about the long-term legacy of the former president. His remarks have been met with both support and criticism, with some suggesting that they reflect the growing cultural divide in American society. The author’s comments have also reignited conversations about the role of literature and fiction in shaping political discourse.