Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has faced a relentless wave of hate and conspiracy theories. This is not just about her. It's about how society treats public figures, especially women. The cruelty directed at Meghan is a symptom of a larger problem. It's a problem that needs to be addressed.

Meghan's life has been under constant scrutiny. Every move she makes is analyzed and criticized. This is not normal behavior. It's psychological torture. It's designed to break someone's spirit. Meghan has been a target of this torture for years. She has been called the most trolled person in the world. She has spoken about how the harassment drove her to thoughts of suicide. A pregnant woman was pushed to the edge of despair by people who found entertainment in her anguish.

The recent dance video is a perfect example of this persecution. Meghan was trying to induce labor. She shared a funny, intimate moment that millions of mothers can relate to. Within hours, it became Exhibit A in the conspiracy theorists' case against her. They zoomed in on her moving belly, claiming it proves she wore a prosthetic. They analyzed her IV line, suddenly becoming medical experts. They took a moment of joy and transformed it into a weapon.

This isn't just about Meghan. It's about how society treats public figures, especially women. The online vitriol has translated into real-world threats. Britain's former counterterrorism chief disclosed that Meghan faced "disgusting and very real" threats from far-right extremists during her time in the U. K. Security teams investigated numerous credible plots against her life. People have been prosecuted for threatening to kill her. While navigating motherhood as a new parent, Meghan simultaneously confronted vicious online conspiracy theories and lived under the shadow of genuine terrorist threats.

The attacks don't stop with Meghan. Anyone who dares to publicly defend her becomes a target themselves. The message is clear: support Meghan Markle, and we'll come for you, too. The goal isn't just to hurt Meghan; it's to isolate her completely. They want her to look around and see no allies, no defenders, no one willing to brave the storm to stand with her.

The social media platforms that host this hate bear responsibility. The tabloids that report on these conspiracies "for clicks" bear responsibility. But most of all, we as a society bear responsibility for allowing this cruelty to continue. Meghan Markle is a real person with real feelings who carried and delivered two real children. She's a mother who can't share her joy without it being weaponized against her. The moonbump conspiracy isn't just false. It's an act of sustained cruelty against someone who dared to join the royal family while being Black, American, and unwilling to suffer in silence.

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The Unfair Hate Against Meghan Markle

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