It was the kind of offhand comment that Donald Trump is famous for—sharp, unapologetic, and guaranteed to grab headlines. But this time, it sent a wave of shock straight through Montecito. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who have spent the past few years carving out their own narrative away from the British monarchy, suddenly found themselves back in the political spotlight—thanks to a blunt message from the former U.S. President.
Speaking in a recent interview, Trump didn’t mince words. He criticized the Sussexes’ approach to royalty, questioned their treatment of the late Queen Elizabeth II, and even suggested that Harry should be deported if he misled U.S. immigration authorities about past drug use—something Harry openly discussed in his memoir Spare. The comments were fiery, direct, and impossible to ignore.
For Harry and Meghan, who have been navigating a series of brand setbacks and public opinion shifts, this was an unexpected punch. While they've faced criticism before—both in the U.K. and in Hollywood circles—Trump’s statements struck at something deeper: their place in America, their privacy, and their ongoing struggle to balance public exposure with personal reinvention.
Trump has always had an uneasy relationship with the couple. Even before Harry and Meghan stepped down as working royals, Trump made headlines by saying he wasn’t a fan of Meghan, particularly after she made thinly veiled comments about leadership during the 2020 U.S. election. Their decision to align themselves with progressive causes and speak out on political and social issues has further drawn the ire of conservative figures—and Trump is never one to hold back.
But what really rattled royal watchers this time was Trump’s claim that if elected President again, he would have “no special treatment” for Harry. He even hinted at launching an investigation into whether the Prince had lied on his visa application—especially since Harry himself admitted to past use of cocaine, marijuana, and psychedelic mushrooms. If those details weren’t disclosed on immigration paperwork, it could technically be grounds for legal action.
Suddenly, Meghan and Harry’s American sanctuary doesn’t seem quite as secure.
Supporters of the Sussexes have called the comments political theater, saying Trump is simply trying to score points with his base by targeting high-profile liberal celebrities. But even so, the warning landed. It sent a clear message that if Trump returns to the White House, Harry and Meghan could face very real challenges—from media pressure to legal scrutiny.
For a couple that’s already been through the wringer—family estrangement, media attacks, the Netflix fallout, Spotify’s cold shoulder—this latest development is one more storm in an already rough forecast. It forces them to consider a future where their home, their safety, and their very right to remain in the U.S. could be called into question—not by random critics, but by the highest office in the land.
The irony? Harry once said he found peace in America. That it gave his family the freedom to live authentically. But if Donald Trump gets his way, that dream could come with conditions.
What happens next is anyone’s guess. But one thing is clear: the honeymoon period in Hollywood is over. And for Meghan and Harry, the U.S. might be starting to feel a lot less like home.