In a recent reveal to the Daily Mail, Eric Trump shared his unfiltered views on Prince Harry's challenges with his U.S. visa application, amidst the backdrop of contentious drug use admissions.
Eric Trump opined that the American public is indifferent to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle amidst ongoing visa struggles, Daily Mail reported.
The Heritage Foundation, a conservative group, has escalated concerns by filing a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security. This follows their unsuccessful Freedom of Information request for the non-disclosure of Prince Harry's U.S. visa application details. The complications arise from Harry's admissions of past drug use in his memoir, sparking debates over his eligibility for the visa.
Residing in Montecito, California, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have been at the center of royal family discussions since they stepped back from royal duties in 2020. The focus on their visa status has intensified amid these controversies, pulling in comments from various public figures, including members of the Trump family.
Eric, aged 40, reflected fondly on the past relationships between his family and the British royals. He cited his father, Donald Trump's admiration for the late Queen Elizabeth, emphasizing the special treatment they received during a state banquet in Buckingham Palace in June 2019.
“The late Queen was amazing. The way she welcomed my father with open arms was, like, beyond,” Eric expressed with a sense of nostalgia. He reminisced about the warm interactions that underscored the visits between his father and the British monarchy.
Further touching on familial ties, Eric recalled a personal memory showcasing the longstanding connection between the Trumps and the royals, “We've known the King forever. In fact, I was just digging through a photo album not too long ago and I came across a picture of him with my father, I'm six years old in the lobby of Mar-a-Lago,” he shared.
While discussing Prince Harry, Eric Trump did not hold back on his criticisms of both Harry and his wife Meghan. “You look at this one black sheep who doesn't exactly know where he is, led by a wife that is pretty unpopular, both here and over where you are,” he commented, painting a bleak picture of the couple’s standing.
He compared the couple unfavorably to other members of the royal family, particularly praising Prince William and Catherine for their demeanor and approach to royal duties, which he views as in stark contrast to Harry and Meghan's.
“He [Harry] appeared to have gone off the deep end and it's sad to watch,” said Eric, expressing pity and concern over Harry's chosen path and public image post-royalty.
Despite his harsh critique, Eric emphasized that the broader American public, including his family, holds the monarchy in high regard, separating their feelings about the institution from their opinions on individual members. “I don't give a damn if he did drugs. It means nothing. I can tell you that our father and our entire family have tremendous respect for the monarchy,” he stated.
As the situation with Prince Harry's visa remains a focal point of discussion, the broader implications of his and Meghan's actions on international relationships and public perceptions continue to stir debate. “However, people can differentiate between the two sides,” Eric added, noting the ability of the public to distinguish between personal missteps and institutional reverence.
As these issues continue to unfold, the eyes of both American and international observers remain keenly fixed on the developments, weighing the impact of personal controversies against longstanding cultural and political alliances.
