Meghan Markle is under fire again as conservative commentator Dana Loesch has exposed what she calls Meghan’s “fake founder” lie surrounding the Archewell Foundation. Loesch’s recent viral video critically dissected Meghan’s claims of being a hands-on and authentic founder of the foundation she established with Prince Harry, shining a harsh light on inconsistencies and alleged misrepresentations.
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Archewell Foundation was launched in 2020 with grand promises to “show up and do good,” focusing on community upliftment, mental health, and social justice causes. Meghan has often positioned herself as deeply involved in the foundation’s mission and daily operations. However, Loesch’s investigation suggests otherwise, claiming that Meghan’s role is largely symbolic and that the foundation’s real operations are managed by a faceless team of executives with little direct input from the Duchess of Sussex.
Loesch highlighted multiple instances where Meghan was notably absent from key decisions or public appearances typically expected from a true founder. She pointed to leaked internal emails showing disconnects between official Archewell messaging and Meghan’s personal statements, as well as delays and failures in the organization’s commitments and funding distributions.
The controversy deepened when Archewell’s withdrawal of funding from a Muslim women’s coalition came under scrutiny, leading to accusations of political bias and questions about the foundation’s transparency. Critics argue these incidents undermine Meghan’s narrative of ‘doing good’ and reinforce claims that Archewell is more about image management than impactful social change.
The expose resonates particularly because Meghan has built much of her public identity post-royalty around humanitarian causes and leadership. Accusations of a “fake founder” damage not only her credibility but also the foundation’s standing, threatening to erode public and donor trust.
Supporters of Meghan defend her, saying that founders can delegate and that much of the good work is indeed happening behind the scenes. Yet, the damage from Loesch’s revelations cannot be underestimated as they feed into a growing skepticism toward Meghan’s public persona.
This scandal adds another intense chapter to the ongoing scrutiny of Meghan Markle’s multiplatform persona, blending celebrity, royalty, and activism in a uniquely polarized public arena.
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