By Charles Switzer
8:43am PST, Feb 8, 2025
Trump Spares Prince Harry from Deportation
Despite mounting pressure from conservative groups, President Donald Trump has made it clear that he has no intention of deporting Prince Harry.Speaking to The New York Post, Trump dismissed calls to revoke Harry's visa over alleged past drug use, saying, "I don't want to do that. I'll leave him alone."
However, the president couldn't resist taking a swipe at Harry's wife, Meghan Markle, adding, "He's got enough problems with his wife. She's terrible."
Here's where things stand for the controversial British royal.
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Heritage Foundation's Lawsuit Over Harry's Visa
The conservative Heritage Foundation is actively suing the Department of Homeland Security, arguing that the Duke of Sussex may have lied about his past drug use when applying for his U.S. visa.The group cites his memoir Spare, where he openly admitted to using cocaine, cannabis and psychedelics. Heritage claims that if Harry misrepresented his history, he should have been denied entry into America, suggesting he received preferential treatment from the Biden administration.
Trump Praises Prince William After Private Meeting
While Trump made it clear he has little sympathy for Harry, he had nothing but praise for Prince William.The former president met privately with the Prince of Wales during a December visit to Paris for the reopening ceremony of Notre Dame Cathedral.
"I think William is a great young man," Trump said, drawing a sharp contrast between the brothers and reinforcing his admiration for the future king.
Trump's Longstanding Feud With Meghan and Harry
Harry and Meghan have been vocal critics of Trump, with Meghan calling him "divisive" and "misogynistic" before his 2016 election.Trump has repeatedly hit back, labeling Harry as "whipped" by his Duchess and accusing her of manipulating him.
"I think poor Harry is being led around by the nose," Trump quipped, further fueling the long-standing animosity between the two camps.
While Trump may have spared Harry from deportation, the war of words between them is far from over.