Stephen King Calls Trump Presidency 'Horror Story', Supports Impeachment

Stephen King has described Donald Trump's presidency as a "horror story," expressing a desire for impeachment as an ideal ending to what he views as a deeply troubling era. King warned of a worse outcome in which Trump secures a third term and consolidates power further, calling both scenarios horrifying. The author has been a vocal critic of Trump throughout his political career, regularly using social media to condemn the president with strong language, including calling him an "incompetent asshole" and likening him to a spoiled child prone to tantrums. Trump’s administration has pushed back on King's criticisms, dismissing them as unserious attacks and defending the president's record on jobs, inflation, and trade agreements. King’s remarks coincide with Trump’s recent controversial decision to deploy the National Guard in Washington DC amid claims of rising crime, which local officials have criticized as authoritarian overreach. Beyond his political commentary, King also shared reflections on his literary work, expressing ongoing enthusiasm for recent adaptations of his stories.