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An old video of Meghan Markle in which she praised her father, Thomas Markle, has resurfaced on social media following his arrest in the United States on a charge related to the possession of child sexual abuse material. The words the Duchess of Sussex spoke over a decade ago have triggered new reactions amid the scandal involving her family.
Meghan's phrase in which she said “We need more men like my father” caused a stir on various platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, as Thomas is currently under house arrest for the alleged possession of child sexual abuse material, a discovery made in Mexico and the Philippines.
What did Meghan Markle say about her father Thomas Markle in the video that went viral?
The video corresponds to a speech that Meghan Markle gave in 2015 during a UN Women event for International Women's Day.
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In that address, Meghan recalled an experience she had when she was 11 years old; at the time, she decided to write letters to protest against a dish soap commercial that portrayed women as being solely responsible for household chores.
The actress recounted that her father, Thomas Markle, supported her in defending her stance and expressing her disagreement with what she considered a sexist message.
When speaking about the importance of women having leadership opportunities and receiving support to participate in decision-making, Meghan highlighted the role her father had played during her childhood.
“We need more men like him, just as we need more men like my father, who supported my 11-year-old self to stand up for what was right,” she expressed during her speech.
The address was part of a broader message about gender equality, women's political participation, and the importance of encouraging girls to recognize their ability to transform society.
The resurgence of the former actress's statements sparked new criticism toward her, although some internet users came to her defense, arguing that in 2015, Meghan had no knowledge of the acts her father was committing and was not yet aware of the accusations linking him to child sexual abuse; according to the duchess, she completely distanced herself from Thomas Markle in 2018.
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