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Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he will not seek to deport Prince Harry, despite ongoing legal scrutiny regarding the Duke of Sussex’s immigration status. Trump remarked that Harry has “enough problems with his wife” and should be left alone, according to reports.
The controversy stems from a lawsuit filed by the conservative think tank, the Heritage Foundation, which questions whether Harry truthfully disclosed his past drug use when applying for a U.S. visa. The foundation argues that his admissions in his memoir Spare—where he revealed using cocaine, cannabis, and psychedelics—raise concerns about the validity of his immigration status.
Trump Praises Prince William, Takes a Jab at Harry
In an interview with the New York Post, Trump expressed admiration for Harry’s older brother, Prince William, calling him a “great young man.” The two reportedly met privately in Paris in December 2024 during the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral, a meeting that stood in contrast to Trump's history of clashes with Harry and Meghan Markle.
Trump has previously criticized Harry, often suggesting that the prince is dominated by Meghan. "I think poor Harry is being led around by the nose," Trump said in an earlier interview, echoing his belief that Harry is "whipped" by his wife.
Heritage Foundation Challenges Harry’s Visa
The Heritage Foundation's lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security aims to determine whether Harry received special treatment when he was granted a visa. Nile Gardiner, a representative of the foundation, emphasized the need for transparency.
"Anyone applying for a U.S. visa must be truthful in their application, and it is unclear whether Prince Harry met that requirement," Gardiner told the New York Post.
The think tank has also suggested that Harry may have received preferential treatment from the Biden administration, particularly after he and Meghan settled in California following their departure from the British royal family in 2020—a move widely referred to as “Megxit.”
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