Amidst ongoing speculation about Prince Harry’s US immigration status, former President Donald Trump has publicly stated he will not seek to deport the Duke of Sussex. This declaration comes as Harry’s visa is under scrutiny due to allegations of past drug use, a matter being pursued by the Heritage Foundation in Washington D.C.
Trump, in a recent interview with The New York Post, dismissed any notion of deporting Prince Harry, stating, “I’ll leave him alone. He’s got enough problems with his wife. She’s terrible.” This comment arrives amidst the legal challenge questioning whether Prince Harry was truthful about past drug use when applying for his US visa. The Heritage Foundation argues that any admission of prior illegal drug use could have potentially disqualified him from obtaining a visa.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex during Colombia visit in royal family news
Despite his decision to not intervene in Harry’s visa situation, Trump did not hold back from expressing his opinions on Meghan Markle. His remark, “She’s terrible,” reflects a history of public disagreements between Meghan Markle and Trump. The Duchess of Sussex has previously been critical of Trump, describing him as “divisive” and “misogynistic.” Trump, in turn, has publicly commented on Prince Harry’s relationship with Meghan, suggesting that Harry is “whipped.”
Interestingly, Trump had contrasting words for Prince William, Harry’s elder brother. “I think William is a great young man,” Trump commented, recalling a private meeting with William in Paris during the Notre-Dame Cathedral reopening ceremony in December. This praise for Prince William highlights a perceived difference in Trump’s view of the two royal brothers.
The controversy surrounding Prince Harry’s visa stems from admissions in his autobiography “Spare.” In the book, Harry detailed his past use of cocaine, cannabis, and psychedelics. These revelations prompted the Heritage Foundation to file a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security, demanding the release of Prince Harry’s visa records. Nile Gardiner, representing the Heritage Foundation, stated to the London Daily Telegraph, “Anyone who applies to the United States has to be truthful on their application, and it is not clear that is the case with Prince Harry.”
The Heritage Foundation implies that the Biden administration may have given Prince Harry preferential treatment when he and Meghan relocated to California in 2020, following their departure from royal duties, often referred to as “Megxit.” While Trump’s recent statement suggests a hands-off approach to Harry’s current visa situation, the legal challenge from the Heritage Foundation remains ongoing, ensuring this Royal Family News story continues to develop.
