Trump rules out deporting Prince Harry amid visa issues
What's the story
United States President Donald Trump has rejected the notion of deporting Prince Harry, even as legal battles continue over the Duke of Sussex's immigration status. Speaking to The New York Post, Trump said, "I don't want to do that. I'll leave him alone. He's got enough problems with his wife. She's terrible." The decision comes after conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation questioned if Harry fully revealed his past illegal drug use on his visa application.
Legal scrutiny
Heritage Foundation questions Harry's visa application honesty
The Heritage Foundation has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security, calling for an investigation into Harry's visa application. The think tank's worries arise from Harry's own admissions in his autobiography Spare about his past use of drugs like cocaine and cannabis. Nile Gardiner, a representative of the foundation, emphasized the importance of honesty in visa applications, adding it was unclear if this was the case with Prince Harry.
Ongoing feud
Trump's criticism of Harry and Meghan continues
Trump's statement also echoes his continued criticism of Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle. He has previously accused them of getting preferential treatment from the Biden administration after they moved to California in 2020. The couple, who stepped down as working royals, have since founded a non-profit organization in Meghan's home state and embarked on various other initiatives.
Royal praise
Trump praises Prince William amid strained relations with Harry
Unlike his strained relationship with Harry and Meghan, Trump praised Prince William, Harry's elder brother. He called William "a great young man" after a private meeting in Paris when the Notre-Dame Cathedral reopened in December 2024. This is in stark contrast to his relationship with Harry and Meghan, who have been vocal critics of Trump.