Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently made a characteristically blunt statement regarding Prince Harry, confirming that he has no plans to deport the British royal amid questions surrounding his visa status.
Trump’s comments, however, were less about legal concerns and more about his long-standing criticism of Prince Harry’s wife, Meghan Markle. As the controversy over Harry’s U.S. immigration status continues, President’s remarks have added fuel to an already heated debate.
Prince Harry’s Visa Controversy and Legal Challenges
Prince Harry has faced growing scrutiny over his immigration status in the United States, particularly after the conservative think tank, The Heritage Foundation, raised concerns about his visa application.
The organisation claims that Harry may have failed to disclose past illegal drug use, as admitted in his memoir, “Spare.” In the book, Harry openly discussed his past experiences with cannabis, cocaine, and psychedelics, leading to questions about whether he truthfully reported this information when applying for a U.S. visa.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been urged to review Harry’s application, but the matter remains tied up in judicial proceedings. The Biden administration has yet to take any definitive action on the issue, and President’s remarks suggest that he has no immediate interest in making Harry a target of immigration enforcement.
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Amid these legal challenges, President has weighed in with his opinion, indicating that he sees no reason to deport Prince Harry. “I don’t want to do that. I’ll leave him alone. He’s got enough problems with his wife.
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She’s terrible,” Trump told the New York Post. His words, while dismissing any deportation plans, also reinforced his ongoing disdain for Meghan Markle, whom he has criticized on multiple occasions.
Trump’s Longstanding Criticism of Meghan Markle
Donald Trump has frequently expressed his dislike for Meghan Markle, making several public statements about her since she and Prince Harry left the U.K. to settle in California. The former U.S. President has accused Meghan of being “disrespectful” to the late Queen Elizabeth II and of manipulating Prince Harry.
During the 2016 U.S. presidential race, Meghan openly criticized President, calling him “divisive” and “misogynistic.” In response, Trump has consistently voiced negative opinions about the Duchess of Sussex. He has described Harry as “whipped” by Meghan and suggested that the prince has lost his independence under her influence.
In his most recent comments, Trump reiterated this view, saying, “I think poor Harry is being led around by the nose.” His remarks reflect a broader conservative criticism of Harry and Meghan, who are often portrayed by right-wing figures as privileged celebrities rather than victims of media scrutiny or royal pressures.
Trump has also accused the Biden administration of showing favoritism toward Harry and Meghan, suggesting that they have received special treatment. While no official evidence supports these claims, they resonate with some of Trump’s supporters who view the couple’s move to the U.S. as an attempt to capitalize on their royal status.
The Broader Immigration Debate and Trump’s Deportation Policies
Trump’s statement about Prince Harry comes against the backdrop of his administration’s historically tough stance on immigration. During his presidency, Trump enacted strict immigration policies, including travel bans, family separations, and large-scale deportations of undocumented immigrants. If he were to return to the White House, many believe he would reinstate and expand these measures.
Currently, Trump has called for a nationwide crackdown on illegal immigration, leading to mass deportations. However, his lack of interest in targeting Prince Harry underscores the political and social complexities of immigration enforcement. While Harry’s case involves potential visa misrepresentation, he is far from the typical undocumented immigrant Trump’s policies seek to remove.
By dismissing concerns about deporting Harry, Trump effectively acknowledges the political optics of such a move. Deporting a high-profile British royal, married to an American citizen, would likely generate global backlash and further divide public opinion in the U.S. His decision to “leave Harry alone” may be more about avoiding unnecessary controversy than any real sympathy for the prince.
Despite Trump’s remarks, the legal battle over Harry’s visa is far from over. The Heritage Foundation continues to push for transparency, arguing that all applicants should be treated equally under U.S. immigration laws. Whether the DHS ultimately takes action remains uncertain, but for now, Trump has distanced himself from the matter.
As the immigration debate intensifies, Trump’s words highlight the contrasting treatment of high-profile figures like Prince Harry versus ordinary immigrants facing deportation.
His dismissal of the issue also suggests that, for all the controversy surrounding Harry and Meghan, the former president sees greater political gains in targeting other groups rather than the self-exiled British prince.
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