During a speech at Oxford University, former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi encountered protests and commented on controversies involving Prince Harry’s visa amidst Donald Trump’s criticisms.
Nancy Pelosi, the former Speaker of the House in the United States, experienced protests during a speech at Oxford University on April 25, 2024. During her address at the Oxford Union, pro-Palestine demonstrators interrupted her, leading to police intervening and escorting protesters out. Despite the disturbance, Pelosi continued her speech, which was part of a broader visit to the UK that included a meeting with London Mayor Sadiq Khan.
In a related event during her time at Oxford, Pelosi commented on the situation involving Prince Harry’s US visa application. Reacting to former President Donald Trump’s suggestion of potentially deporting the Duke, Pelosi dismissed Trump’s statement as coming from a “sick person” and stressed that Trump lacked the authority to initiate such actions. She assured that measures would be taken to prevent any attempt at deportation. Trump had criticized Prince Harry for his alleged lack of loyalty to the Queen and voiced concerns over Harry’s drug use admissions in his memoir, which could impact his visa eligibility. Prince Harry, meanwhile, has confirmed his residency in the US, indicating his intentions to remain in the country despite the ongoing legal discussions about his visa.