He elaborated further, emphasizing that Americans, akin to Brits, possess little tolerance for negativity, victimhood narratives, familial disparagement, pursuit of pecuniary gains, and certainly, hypocrisy. "So, their standing in the United States is on a continuous descent." The Sussexes have adopted a more transparent approach since stepping back from their royal obligations, participating in an array of media engagements. In addition to a Netflix documentary, Harry authored a memoir titled "Spare," which set records as the fastest-selling nonfiction book.
A poll conducted by Redfield & Wilton for Newsweek in December indicated a notable upswing in the couple's approval ratings. Harry witnessed a 17-point surge from September 2023, surpassing his previous approval rating of 12. Meghan also experienced a corresponding 17-point increase in December, gauged among a representative sample of 1,500 Americans solicited for their opinions on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Despite these positive indicators, Cohen posits that the couple might face financial repercussions owing to adverse publicity. On the prospect of Meghan and Harry encountering financial woes, Cohen expressed, "Certainly." He added, "I trust they have a prudent overseer managing their finances, someone more adept than their current advisors in steering their messaging strategy."
