Overview

• King answered a Guardian reader’s question about an ending for “Trumpian America” by calling for impeachment as a preferable resolution and expressing hope to see the president retired.
• He warned that a “bad ending” would occur if Trump wins a third term and “takes things over completely,” framing that outcome as equally nightmarish.
• Major outlets such as Rolling Stone and Yahoo News republished the interview on August 13, highlighting the interplay between celebrity critique and media amplification.
• Trump spokespeople, including Steven Cheung, have in the past dismissed King’s attacks—labeling him a “dumbass”—while the White House has defended the president’s agenda against mockery.
• In the same Q&A, King discussed film and television adaptations of his work and said Stranger Things reflects more of the Duffer Brothers’ vision than his own storytelling.