At that time the Sussexes were involved in a drama criticize the Crown in their infamous sit-down with Oprah amid other public statements accusing royal members of racism against Megan.
The Sussex’s alleged attempt to win influence via building relationships with the Bidens wasn’t that far-fetched given Meghan’s own efforts in Washington DC lobbying
In 2021, Meghan reached out to lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to advocate for paid family leave. The Duchess even went so far as to write to the then House Speaker Nancy Pelosito whom she introduced herself in a letter as ‘engaged citizen and parent and mother’.
