The Price of Power: Media Madness and the Scrutiny of Political Spouses

The reality remains that the choice to pursue high-level politics is a decision that permanently alters the life contract of the entire family. While this scrutiny is often excessive, intrusive, and unfair to those who did not choose the spotlight, it is a deeply embedded consequence of the public's need to vet the character and potential vulnerabilities of the few individuals who are granted the authority to shape their collective future.