US President Donald Trump has ruled out deporting Prince Harry, despite ongoing legal challenges concerning the Duke of Sussex’s immigration status. In an interview with The New York Post on Friday, Trump clarified that he had no intention of taking action against the prince.
“I don’t want to do that,” Trump said. “I’ll leave him alone. He’s got enough problems with his wife. She’s terrible,” he added, referencing Harry’s wife, Meghan Markle.
This remark comes amidst legal scrutiny over Harry’s visa, particularly from the Heritage Foundation, which has raised concerns about whether Harry disclosed his past illegal drug use during his visa application process. According to the New York Post, the foundation’s lawsuit questions Harry’s honesty in his application, based on admissions from his memoir Spare, where he discusses his use of substances like cocaine, cannabis, and psychedelics.
Despite his criticism of Harry, Trump expressed admiration for Prince Harry’s older brother, Prince William, calling him “a great young man.” The two had a private meeting in December 2024 during the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, which highlighted the contrast in Trump’s relationship with William and his strained ties with Harry and Meghan.
Harry and Meghan have been outspoken critics of Trump in the past. Meghan referred to him as “divisive” and “misogynistic,” while Trump has frequently mocked Harry, suggesting the prince is “whipped” by Meghan. In a previous interview, Trump remarked, “I think poor Harry is being led around by the nose.”
The Heritage Foundation has also raised questions about whether the Biden administration gave Harry favorable treatment when he and Meghan moved to California in 2020 after stepping back from their royal duties, a move known as “Megxit.” The foundation has questioned if this move influenced Harry’s visa process, alleging a lack of transparency regarding his application.
Nile Gardiner from the Heritage Foundation stated, “Anyone who applies to the United States has to be truthful on their application, and it is not clear that is the case with Prince Harry.”