Donald Trump, now firmly settled in the Oval Office for a second term, has raised fresh anxieties for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle regarding the Duke's legal right to remain in the United States. Observers recall that Trump once hinted Harry could be deported if questions arise about his visa application, which has come under scrutiny following admissions of drug use in the Duke's memoir, "Spare."

A lawsuit from the conservative Heritage Foundation seeks release of Harry's immigration records, arguing that his disclosures about marijuana, cocaine, and psychedelic mushrooms may violate U.S. residency requirements. So far, Harry's visa details remain private, after U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols ruled that "the public does not have a strong interest in disclosure of the duke's immigration records."

Royal expert Jennie Bond told the Mirror: "It must be rather awkward having a President of the United States whom Meghan has openly criticised and who has the power to throw Harry out of the country if his visa application was proved to be fraudulent." She also said, "You could say that it's squeaky bum time for the Sussexes, but the fact is that the most powerful man in the free world probably has more to think about than the residency rights of an estranged Prince of the United Kingdom."

Prince Harry, who settled in California with Meghan more than four years ago, has shown no sign of relocating despite the escalating visa debate. Bond observed: "I still think that Harry is intent on carving out a future for himself and his family in California. Once you have children, and they start school, the roots that you have established grow far more quickly."

She added: "It's harder than ever to up sticks and move away because of the instability that can cause for the family. So I think Harry is happy to continue his family life in California but, hopefully, spend more of his time on his charity work into which I think he can pour his heart and soul."

Trump has repeatedly criticized the Duke and Duchess since their decision to step back from royal duties. He once told Express US, "I wouldn't protect him. He betrayed the Queen. That's unforgivable." The former president also spoke to Nigel Farage on GB News, saying of Harry: "We'll have to see if they know something about the drugs, and if he lied they'll have to take appropriate action."

Key Points from the Sussex-Trump Feud:

  • Harry and Meghan publicly urged Americans to "vote against hate speech" in 2020.
  • Trump called Meghan "nasty," later claiming the remark had been misinterpreted.
  • Harry's visa revelations have triggered legal pressure on U.S. immigration authorities.

Additional tension dates back to Meghan's 2016 remarks describing Trump as "divisive" and "misogynistic." He responded in 2019, telling the Sun, "I didn't know she was nasty," then tried to downplay the comment. After the Sussexes established their life in the U.S., the president-elect again took aim at Harry's immigration status, suggesting there might be no "special privileges" for the prince.