Author Stephen King has spoken about his views on former President Donald Trump, suggesting that future cultural and historical perspectives may portray Trump negatively, and that some of his supporters might later downplay or deny their support.
In an interview with U.K. newspaper The Sunday Times, King defended his public criticism of Trump, noting that while he is aware some of his fans support the former president, he feels a responsibility to speak out.
King referenced historical examples to illustrate his point, comparing public memory of events to how he believes Trump’s presidency may be remembered. “Twenty or 30 years down the line… I think a lot of people are going to say, ‘Well, I never voted for Trump,’” he said.
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King also discussed his 1979 novel The Dead Zone, suggesting that some of its fictional elements foreshadowed aspects of Trump’s presidency, and commented on contemporary U.S. immigration enforcement.
A White House spokesperson, Abigail Jackson, responded, saying, “Since Stephen has spent so long writing fiction, it’s understandable that he’d have no grasp on reality.”
King, who has a large following on social media platform X, has previously posted his predictions about the 2026 election, suggesting that Americans may turn against Trump in upcoming elections.
King has a long history of commenting on politics. During Trump’s first term, he called for impeachment and criticized policies affecting migrant families, drawing parallels between real-world events and scenarios from his novels.
