The latest chapter in the ongoing smear campaign against Prince Harry revolves around misleading claims about his U.S. visa status. British tabloids, led by The Daily Mail and The Telegraph, have amplified the false narrative that Donald Trump could deport Prince Harry due to alleged inaccuracies in his visa application regarding past drug use. This manufactured controversy, fueled by the right-wing think tank The Heritage Foundation, deliberately misrepresents U.S. immigration law while serving political and royal agendas.

British Media’s False Narrative: Trump and Harry’s Visa

The Daily Mail, The Express, The Telegraph, and other right-wing outlets have aggressively promoted The Heritage Foundation’s campaign to expose Prince Harry’s immigration records. Nile Gardiner, a conservative British commentator, has spearheaded the effort, falsely implying that Trump has the power to intervene in Harry’s case. However, these claims lack any legal foundation.

Timeline of the Manufactured Scandal

• March 2023: Nile Gardiner first questions how Prince Harry obtained a visa, sowing doubt despite clear U.S. privacy laws protecting such information.
• May 2023: The media pivots, suggesting Britain does not want Harry back, reinforcing the exile narrative while keeping visa speculation alive.
• June 2023: Gardiner escalates claims that Prince Harry’s visa is under scrutiny, though no legal proceedings support this assertion.
• October 2024: Despite no new developments, British tabloids continue spinning the so-called “visa headache” story.
• November 2024: Gardiner implies Trump will expose Harry’s immigration records, ignoring U.S. laws that safeguard visa privacy.

At its core, The Heritage Foundation’s push to expose Prince Harry’s records has nothing to do with him personally. Instead, it is a test case to set a precedent for stricter immigration policies under Project 2025, a radical agenda for reshaping U.S. immigration law should Trump return to office.

The Reality: What U.S. Immigration Law Says

1. Immigration Records Are Confidential
   • The Heritage Foundation filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to access Harry’s visa records. A U.S. judge ruled against them in 2024, reaffirming privacy protections.
2. Prince Harry Is Not on Trial
   • This is not a case against Harry. The legal battle is between The Heritage Foundation and U.S. immigration authorities over the refusal to release his records.
3. Admitting to Past Drug Use Is Not Grounds for Deportation
   • U.S. law only considers deportation for drug-related offenses if an individual:
     • Has been convicted of drug crimes.
     • Lied on their visa application.
   • Prince Harry has no known drug convictions, and there is no evidence that he misrepresented information on his visa application.
4. Harry Qualifies for a Green Card and Citizenship
   • Having been married to Meghan Markle, a U.S. citizen, for nearly seven years, Prince Harry qualifies for a Green Card. If he chooses this path, his residency would be further secured, making deportation highly unlikely.

Thus, Donald Trump has no legal authority to intervene in Harry’s visa status.

Why the British Press Is Pushing This False Story

The visa controversy serves multiple purposes for British tabloids:

• Deflection from Legal Defeats: Prince Harry recently won a significant legal case against News Group Newspapers (NGN), which admitted to criminal phone hacking. This visa scandal distracts from the press’s wrongdoing.
• Anti-Immigration Rhetoric: The Heritage Foundation is exploiting Harry’s case to promote more restrictive immigration policies under Project 2025.
• Financial Gain: Sensationalized stories about Harry and Meghan generate clicks and ad revenue for tabloids.

A pattern of coordinated misinformation emerges when reviewing headlines from The Daily Mail, The Express, and commentators like Camilla Tominey. Each plays a role in keeping the false narrative alive, despite clear legal precedents proving otherwise.

Final Thoughts

Prince Harry is not facing deportation. Donald Trump has no power to revoke his visa, and The Heritage Foundation’s lawsuit is a politically motivated stunt. The British tabloids have seized upon this story to further their smear campaign against Harry while distracting from their own legal troubles.

Misinformation should not dictate the narrative. It is time to demand better reporting and recognize these media-driven controversies for what they are: calculated attempts to manipulate public perception.