In a surprising turn of events, Meghan Markle appears to be feeling the heat over the Archerwell Foundation’s recent delinquency notice.
This situation has even prompted California Governor Gavin Newsom to step in and defend the charity, raising eyebrows across the board.
Joining me for a deeper dive into this unfolding drama is my good friend, Sue Smith.
Hey there, everyone!
It’s Steph, your go-to source for all things pop culture while Andy takes a breather.
I’m thrilled to have Sue with me today.
How are you doing, Sue?
I’m doing well, thanks!
And it sounds like your voice is getting better too.
Absolutely!
My throat is on the mend, though I still sound a bit husky.
But wow, what a whirlwind the last few days have been.
The Archerwell Foundation has been making headlines after being declared delinquent by California’s Attorney General, and it seems like Meghan might be in a bit of a panic.
There are whispers that she may have reached out to Governor Newsom for support, as he recently defended the foundation’s reputation.
Before we jump into the details, Sue, what was your initial reaction when you first saw Newsom’s comments?
Honestly, it felt like someone had nudged him to make that statement.
I mean, why else would he hold a press conference just to clarify that Archerwell wasn’t really delinquent?
It seems like someone within the organization let that information slip, and now it’s all over the media.
Plus, it feels like he’s trying to divert attention from his own issues—there are definitely some behind-the-scenes dynamics at play here.
Let’s take a moment to listen to what he had to say.
In his remarks, he emphasized the attention surrounding the Archerwell Foundation, praising their work, particularly in mental health and for women and girls.
However, many are left scratching their heads about what exactly the foundation accomplishes.
Critics argue that it functions more like a shell charity, merely funneling money to other organizations rather than doing the work itself.
And then there’s Prince Harry, who holds a high-paying role at Better Up.
There have been ex-employees who’ve spoken out, claiming they’re not quite sure what he actually does there.
It raises questions about the legitimacy of their claims to be making a significant impact.
Let’s not forget Meghan’s recent trip to Nigeria.
While she was there, she missed an opportunity to address pressing issues like child labor and forced marriages affecting young girls.
Instead, her focus seemed to be on promoting herself and her family.
It’s a glaring oversight, wouldn’t you agree?
As we continue to dissect Newsom’s statements, he downplayed the seriousness of the delinquency, labeling it as a “technical paperwork issue.” However, if this kind of issue is so common, why hasn’t the system improved to prevent it?
The fact that they received a delinquency notice is no small matter, especially coming from the Attorney General.
The timeline here is crucial.
The Archerwell Foundation’s paperwork was due last May, and they applied for an extension until November.
Yet, they claim that their paperwork wasn’t processed until six months later—which raises a lot of eyebrows.
They also suggested that they simply forgot to include a check, but in today’s digital age, who pays with checks anymore?
Their website clearly offers online payment options.
Moreover, a charity watchdog group in the U.S. has been waiting for documents from Archerwell since last year, yet the foundation has failed to comply.
This lack of transparency is telling, don’t you think?
It’s perplexing that they would even request an extension in the first place.
As a charity, engaging in political activities can jeopardize their status.
If they’ve been involved in political donations, it could explain why they’re under scrutiny now.
Newsom’s defense of the foundation raises more questions than answers.
It feels like a frantic effort to clean up a mess that might have deeper implications.
He claims they are a celebrated organization doing great work in California, but what exactly does that entail?
To add to the confusion, Newsom himself is facing criticism over financial mismanagement, with billions unaccounted for in his own administration.
It’s hard to take his defense of Archerwell seriously when he’s got his own issues to address.
As this situation continues to unfold, it’s clear that there’s much more beneath the surface.
Meghan’s response to the Archerwell Foundation’s challenges will be closely watched, and many are eager to see how this saga plays out.
Stay tuned, folks, because there’s certainly more to come on this front!