In a recent interview, former President Donald Trump weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding the immigration status of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. While questions have been raised about the prince’s visa application and potential issues with previous drug use, Trump dismissed the notion of personally intervening in any deportation proceedings, citing Harry’s personal life as reason enough to leave him alone.
“I don’t want to do that,” Trump told the New York Post, referring to the possibility of deporting the British royal. “I’ll leave him alone. He’s got enough problems with his wife. She’s terrible.” He continued, “I think poor Harry is being led around by the nose.”
The president’s remarks also shed light on the complicated dynamics between Prince Harry and his wife, who have been vocal about their grievances with the British Royal Family and have frequently been the subject of media scrutiny.
Trump also contrasted Prince Harry with his older brother, Prince William, who has largely stayed out of the spotlight in the wake of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s departure from their royal duties. “I think William is a great young man,” Trump remarked, referring to the Prince of Wales, who has steadily garnered respect both within and outside of the royal family.
The Heritage Foundation think tank raised concerns about the potential for Prince Harry to have misrepresented his drug use on his U.S. visa application. In his memoir Spare, Harry admitted to using illegal drugs, including cocaine, mushrooms, and marijuana, which could complicate his application process, particularly if he failed to disclose such details. Lying on immigration forms could lead to significant penalties, including deportation or a ban from seeking U.S. citizenship.
Despite these concerns, it appears that Prince Harry’s visa remains intact, largely due to the Biden administration’s intervention to shield his application details.
Despite once being two of the most adored members of the royal family, their decision to step down from royal duties and embark on lucrative ventures in the United States has sparked significant backlash. As of a September YouGov survey, only 26% of Britons viewed Harry favorably, with 62% expressing negative opinions. Meghan’s popularity fares even worse, with just 22% of the public holding a positive view, compared to 65% with a negative opinion.
The couple’s ongoing challenges with public relations, especially after their outspoken criticisms of the royal family, have contributed to their steep decline in popularity. While Prince Harry once earned admiration for his military service and charitable efforts, his current standing among the British public is less than stellar, particularly as a result of his high-profile relationship with Markle and their move to California.
The royal rift between the brothers has become widely publicized, with rumors of tension only escalating after their departure from the royal duties in 2020.
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So true.🤣🤣🤣
The Don isn’t “interfering”. Wise. It’s a good chance he’ll be found liable. At that point he will pardon him. And the Revolution of 1776 will be complete!