Former President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Prince Harry, suggesting that the Duke of Sussex may face deportation from the United States if he is found to have lied about his past drug use on his visa application.
In an upcoming interview with GB News' Nigel Farage, the GOP frontrunner for the 2024 presidential election made it clear that there would be no special treatment for the royal, despite his status.
"We'll have to see if they know something about the drugs, and if he lied they'll have to take appropriate action," Trump remarked when asked about the potential consequences for Prince Harry. The former president's comments come in the wake of a legal battle surrounding the prince's immigration status, which has been called into question following his admissions of drug use in his memoir, "Spare."
In the book, Prince Harry openly discussed his experiences with cocaine, marijuana, and psychedelic mushrooms, which could potentially disqualify him from legally entering the United States. The conservative think tank Heritage Foundation has filed a lawsuit arguing that U.S. law "generally renders such a person inadmissible for entry" to the country.
When pressed by Farage on whether "appropriate action" could mean deportation, Trump remained vague, stating, "Oh, I don't know. You'll have to tell me. You just have to tell me. You would have thought they would have known this a long time ago." The former president's comments suggest that Prince Harry's future in the United States may be uncertain, particularly if Trump were to win the upcoming presidential election.
This is not the first time Trump has criticized the Biden administration's handling of Prince Harry's immigration status. Speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference last month, Trump accused the current administration of being too lenient with the royal, stating, "I wouldn't protect him. He betrayed the Queen. That's unforgivable. He would be on his own if it was down to me."
The former president's comments have reignited the debate surrounding Prince Harry's immigration status and the potential consequences of his admitted drug use. Lawyers representing the Department of Homeland Security have argued in court that the prince's account in his memoir could have been embellished to "sell books" and that "saying something in a book doesn't necessarily make it true."
Despite these arguments, the Heritage Foundation's lawsuit has gained traction, with Judge Carl J. Nichols of the Federal District Court in Washington ordering Prince Harry's visa application information to be handed over for review earlier this month.
The upcoming interview with Nigel Farage, set to air on GB News, will also feature Trump addressing other issues related to the royal family, including the Photoshop scandal involving the Princess of Wales, King Charles III's alleged health concerns, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's treatment of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
As the legal battle over Prince Harry's immigration status continues, the former president's comments have only added fuel to the fire. With the 2024 presidential election on the horizon, the outcome of this case could have significant implications for the Duke of Sussex's future in the United States, particularly if Trump were to reclaim the White House.
The 30-minute sit-down with the former president is expected to provide further insight into his stance on the royal family and the potential ramifications for Prince Harry as he navigates his new life in America. As the world awaits the full interview, the question of whether the prince will face deportation remains a contentious issue, with far-reaching consequences for both the royal and the United States' immigration policies.
