Trump Wishes Prince Harry Luck with Meghan Markle

In 2020, then–U.S. President Donald Trump publicly responded to comments made by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle following their participation in a TIME 100 video message encouraging civic engagement ahead of the U.S. presidential election. The couple had appeared in a segment urging Americans to vote and to “reject hate speech,” remarks that drew political attention in the United States. During a White House press briefing on 23/09/2020, Donald Trump was asked about the couple’s message and whether he viewed it as an endorsement of his opponent, Joe Biden. In response, Trump stated, “I’m not a fan of hers,” referring to Meghan Markle. He then added, “I wish a lot of luck to Harry, because he’s going to need it,” delivering the remark with a smile. The exchange was widely reported across international media outlets. The comments followed the release of the TIME 100 video, in which Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spoke about the importance of participating in elections and maintaining respectful discourse. While they did not explicitly endorse a candidate, their remarks were interpreted by some observers as aligning with broader calls for political change. The situation prompted discussion about the involvement of high-profile public figures, including members of the British royal family, in political messaging, particularly in a U.S. context. Trump’s remarks in September were later revisited in media coverage during October 2020, as the U.S. presidential campaign entered its final weeks. The exchange added to ongoing public attention surrounding the couple’s transition to life in the United States and their evolving public roles outside formal royal duties.