As Election Day approaches, Eric Trump has fueled fresh controversy, suggesting that Prince Harry’s residency in the United States could come under scrutiny if Donald Trump returns to the White House. Eric’s bold statement follows growing debate over Harry’s U.S. visa, stirred by his public admissions to drug use in his memoir, Spare, and recent legal actions from the conservative Heritage Foundation.
The dispute revolves around whether Prince Harry disclosed his drug history, including cocaine, marijuana, and psychedelic mushrooms, on his U.S. visa application. Following the publication of Spare, where Harry details drug experiences he claims helped him process past trauma, the Heritage Foundation filed a lawsuit seeking transparency around his visa status, alleging the U.S. government may have shown leniency in processing the prince’s application. The court denied this initial request, citing privacy considerations, though the Heritage Foundation has since filed another appeal, accusing the Biden administration of “bad faith” in keeping these records sealed.
Eric Trump didn’t hold back in his comments, telling MailOnline that Harry’s presence in the U.S. doesn’t carry much weight: “Truthfully, I don’t give a damn about Prince Harry, and I don’t think this country does either,” he remarked. He added, “Our family has tremendous respect for the monarchy. My father loved the Queen, and the monarchy is an incredibly beautiful thing. I don’t give a damn if he did drugs. It means nothing.” Despite previously hinting at the possibility of deportation for the Duke of Sussex, Eric downplayed any serious focus on Harry, instead remarking that Meghan Markle is “pretty unpopular,” suggesting her reputation might outshine the debate around Harry’s visa.
For now, the Department of Homeland Security has withheld Prince Harry’s visa records, citing procedural discretion. Meanwhile, speculation grows over how Trump, known for his tough stance on immigration, might handle the situation if elected. Immigration law stipulates that past drug use can be grounds for visa denial, though the U.S. government can make case-by-case exceptions.
The Heritage Foundation’s renewed appeal argues that transparency is warranted in Harry’s case, but the final decision remains in the hands of the courts. With the election just days away, Eric Trump’s comments add yet another layer to an already high-stakes story, one that could put Prince Harry’s U.S. status under the spotlight if Trump reclaims the Oval Office.
Sources for this article include: The Mirror, BBC, and MailOnline.
