President Donald Trump recently made waves by signaling that he would not pursue the deportation of Prince Harry from the United States, despite concerns over the royal’s questionable immigration status. Trump’s decision comes amid revelations that Harry may have concealed past drug use on his visa application—an issue that could have disqualified him from entering the country legally. However, in a surprising turn, Trump stated he would not use government resources to remove the prince, suggesting Harry already has enough issues to deal with, particularly his troubled marriage.
“I don’t want to do that. I’ll leave him alone. He’s got enough problems with his wife. She’s terrible,” Trump told the *New York Post*. This marks a softer stance than his previous remarks, where he stated, “I wouldn’t protect him. He betrayed the Queen. That’s unforgivable. He would be on his own if it was down to me.” At the time, Trump also criticized the Biden administration for showing too much leniency toward Harry, especially in light of his controversial decision to leave the royal family.
The controversy surrounding Prince Harry’s immigration status began after the Heritage Foundation raised concerns that the prince had failed to disclose past illegal drug use in his visa application. In his memoir *Spare*, Harry admitted to using cocaine, marijuana, and mushrooms during his younger years, leading to questions about whether he should have been disqualified from receiving a U.S. visa. Critics argue that by writing about his drug use in his memoir, Harry waived his right to privacy on the matter, making his actions fair game for investigation.
While the prince may have dodged deportation for now, Trump’s administration has not wavered in its commitment to enforce strict immigration laws across the country. In fact, former Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) director, Tom Homan, made it clear that the Trump administration’s focus on mass deportations is stronger than ever.
In a recent interview with *ABC News*, Homan stated, “Anyone in the U.S. illegally is on the table for deportation.” He further explained that the Department of Defense has significantly ramped up its efforts to secure the southern border, providing military support for departure flights and even assisting with the construction of border infrastructure. “The DOD has helped administrations before, but not at this level. It’s a force multiplier, and it’s sending a strong signal to the world: our border is closed,” Homan said.
As part of Trump’s broader immigration enforcement agenda, Homan emphasized that the focus is currently on public safety threats and national security risks, but that the deportation effort would expand as the administration moves forward with its crackdown. “You’re going to see the numbers steadily increase,” Homan assured. “Right now, we’re concentrating on priority cases, but as that aperture opens, there’ll be more arrests nationwide.”
While Prince Harry may have received a pass on deportation, the Trump administration remains unwavering in its promise to secure America’s borders and uphold the rule of law. With millions of illegal immigrants still residing in the U.S., Trump’s tough stance on immigration signals to both his supporters and adversaries that there will be no leniency in the future.
