In a recent interview with the New York Post, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he has no intention of deporting Prince Harry, despite ongoing inquiries regarding the royal’s immigration status. Trump remarked that the Duke of Sussex has “enough problems” stemming from his marriage to Meghan Markle, whom he criticized as “terrible.” The comments come amid scrutiny from the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank that has been pressing for details about Prince Harry’s immigration documentation, particularly following his admission of past drug use in his memoir, "Spare."
The Heritage Foundation has been vocal about its desire to obtain Prince Harry’s immigration records, suggesting that he may have misrepresented his drug history on his visa application or received preferential treatment from the Biden administration. Their efforts have included a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after a Freedom of Information Act request for Harry’s records was denied. Although a judge is currently reviewing the case, the Heritage Foundation has not yet seen the sworn statements from DHS officials that justify the agency’s resistance to releasing the documents.
During the interview, Trump expressed his views on Prince Harry’s situation, saying, “I don’t want to do that. I’ll leave him alone.” He further commented on Harry’s relationship with Markle, suggesting that the prince is “whipped” by her. This is not the first time Trump has made headlines regarding the Sussexes; he has previously criticized Markle, calling her “nasty” and expressing a lack of support for Harry, whom he believes has betrayed the royal family.
The ongoing legal battle over Prince Harry’s immigration status highlights the intersection of celebrity, politics, and immigration policy in the United States. The prince himself is not a party to the lawsuit, and the outcome remains uncertain as the judge considers whether to release additional information related to the case.
As the drama unfolds, it reflects the broader tensions surrounding the Sussexes’ public image and their contentious relationship with Trump, who has not held back in expressing his opinions on the couple. In contrast to his remarks about Harry, Trump praised Prince William, calling him a “great young man” after a recent meeting in Paris. This juxtaposition underscores the complexities of royal dynamics and public perception in the current political landscape.