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Stephen King Criticizes Trump, Sparks Online Backlash
Filed: Feb 23, 2026 at 8:02 PM ET
Summary: Stephen King faces criticism for claiming Trump has no children in a social media post ahead of the State of the Union.
WHO: Stephen King
WHAT: Criticizes Trump's personal life on social media
WHEN: Feb 23, 2026 at 7:18 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To express his views on Trump's qualifications
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