Stephen King via Associated PressIf anyone is qualified to comment on what makes a good horror story, it’s Stephen King – and he reckons the world is living through one right now thanks to Donald Trump. “Trump is a horror story, isn’t he?”Donald Trump via Associated PressThroughout Trump’s political career, the horror writer has been one of his most vocal and prolific critics. AdvertisementJust last month, King had some choice words for the US leader in a post on X, writing: “Deep down in his heart, I believe Trump knows he’s an incompetent asshole.”Deep down in his heart, I believe Trump knows he’s an incompetent asshole. — Stephen King (@StephenKing) June 20, 2025AdvertisementKing has also repeatedly taken aim at the president using the acronym TACO, which stands for “Trump always chickens out”. — Stephen King (@StephenKing) May 29, 2025Advertisement
