Meghan Markle makes a political stand as she slams 'voter suppression' while urging women to vote for 'the change we deserve' - telling virtual summit: 'If you are complacent, you're complicit'
Meghan Markle made a bold plea to women across the US to take part in the upcoming presidential election, speaking out about the need for 'change' at an online voter summit, while telling participants: 'If we aren't part of the solution, we are part of the problem.'
The 39-year-old made her stance on the 2020 presidential race incredibly clear when she addressed viewers at the When All Women Vote Couch Party - an online event organized by non-profit organization When We All Vote, which was founded by 'her friend' Michelle Obama.
'I'm really thrilled that you asked me to be a part of this,' the mother-of-one began, adding: 'I think this is such an exceptional time [and I am] happy to be here for my friend Michelle Obama's When We All Vote, and to kick off the When All Women Vote Couch Party.'
Although the Duchess of Sussex has not named the candidate that she plans to vote for in the election, she made it incredibly clear that she believes there needs to be a change to the current administration, warning summit participants that 'there is so much work to be done' before they cast their votes.
Meghan's appearance at the summit is the latest in a series of interviews and speeches that the Duchess has made in an attempt to become more politically active - having reportedly grown 'frustrated' at her inability to get involved in politics while she was working as a senior royal.
The former Suits star's decision to speak out about her political plans marks yet another major break from royal tradition for Meghan; traditionally members of the monarchy are expected to remain politically neutral, and therefore do not speak out about their opinions in public.
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