In 2020, Meghan Markle publicly supported Kamala Harris during the presidential election. After leaving the royal family and returning to the U.S., Meghan had a discussion with Gloria Steinem where she highlighted the importance of Harris’s candidacy for vice president alongside Joe Biden. Meghan was particularly excited about the potential for increased racial representation in politics, noting that Harris, with her Jamaican and Indian heritage, represented a significant step forward.
Meghan shared, “The heart of the Democratic Party has been Black women. And now there is a potential vice president who is Black, and that’s exciting.” She also reflected on her own experiences as a biracial woman, emphasizing the need for diverse role models in both politics and everyday life.
During their conversation, Meghan and Steinem also addressed concerns about voter suppression and efforts to prevent people of color from voting. Meghan mentioned that she had discussed strategies with Democrat Stacey Abrams to counteract these issues.
Kamala Harris has reciprocated support for Meghan Markle. In 2019, Harris retweeted a video of Meghan discussing the negative impact of media coverage on her mental health during her first pregnancy. However, Meghan has not formally endorsed Harris’s presidential candidacy.
As of July 20, President Joe Biden has withdrawn from seeking a second term, leading to Kamala Harris officially announcing her candidacy for the presidency. Many celebrities, including Ariana Grande, George Clooney, and Beyoncé, have endorsed Harris as she prepares for the 2024 presidential race against Donald Trump.
