Prince Harry Faces Scrutiny Over U.S. Visa Amid Drug Use Admissions and Trump’s Warnings
Prince Harry has landed back in the headlines, but this time it’s not for royal drama—it’s for questions surrounding his U.S. immigration status.
A Washington-based conservative think tank, The Heritage Foundation, is pressuring Donald Trump to release the Duke of Sussex’s visa documents, raising concerns over whether Harry may have been less than truthful about his past drug use when applying to live in the United States.
The controversy stems from Harry’s candid admissions in his memoir *Spare*, where he openly discussed using cocaine, marijuana, and psychedelic mushrooms in his younger years. U.S. visa law requires applicants to disclose any past drug use, making Harry’s case a hot topic for legal and political debate.
The Heritage Foundation has been relentless in its pursuit of answers. After losing a lawsuit in September aimed at forcing the release of Harry’s visa records, the group has vowed to keep pushing. They argue that disclosing Harry’s immigration file could highlight how U.S. officials handle discretion in approving visas for high-profile individuals.
Nile Gardiner, the director of the Foundation’s Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom, spoke to the *New York Post* about the issue. Gardiner revealed plans to "urge the president" to authorize the release of Harry’s documents, emphasizing that Trump, as a former president, has the legal authority to act.
Gardiner didn’t mince words, arguing that under Donald Trump’s stringent border control policies, Harry should be "held fully to account" for his past drug use admissions. As Gardiner bluntly put it, “Extensive illegal drug use shouldn’t come with a free pass.”
Trump himself has been vocal on the matter. In a 2022 interview with Nigel Farage on GB News, Trump hinted that if Harry lied about his drug history on his visa application, consequences could follow. When pressed on whether those consequences might involve Harry leaving the U.S., Trump responded coyly, "Oh, I don’t know. You’ll have to tell me."
Adding fuel to the fire, Trump has previously criticized Harry’s behavior, particularly his fallout with the royal family and what Trump sees as a betrayal of Queen Elizabeth II. He’s made it clear that, in his view, the Duke of Sussex wouldn’t receive any special treatment.
Despite the legal wrangling and public speculation, Meghan Markle, Harry’s American-born wife, and their two children, who hold dual citizenship, add another layer of complexity to the situation. However, for now, the spotlight remains on whether Prince Harry will have to answer for his youthful indiscretions—and if his immigration status could face serious repercussions.
The saga continues, with both sides digging in for what could be a long and contentious battle.
