Nigel Farage joked that Meghan Markle could end up back in the United States if he became Britain’s leader. The Reform UK leader made the remark during a September 30 appearance on The Benny Show. His comments came after host Benny Johnson raised the possibility of the Duchess of Sussex being deported to America.
Nigel Farage jokes that Meghan Markle could be sent back to the US if he takes power
Farage first criticized Markle and Prince Harry while discussing their return to Britain. He called the couple’s behavior an “absolute disgrace” and described Harry as a “weak man.”
Farage also characterized the Duchess of Sussex as a “strong woman” who had influenced her husband’s decisions. “It’s the classic tale of the weak man and the strong woman who uses her wiles and leads him,” Farage said. However, he expressed more sympathy towards Harry. Farage discussed the prince’s military service and public popularity before his relationship with Meghan.
“I think he’s made a bad life choice,” Farage said. “But I can’t wish him ill, because we all get things wrong from time to time. I hope he sorts it out.” As per Complex, Johnson then asked Farage not to “deport Meghan Markle back to America.” Farage laughed before responding, “You might get her back. You might get her back if I’m in charge.”
The Meghan Markle deportation joke came from a politician whose party had made immigration restrictions a major part of its platform. According to the supplied source, Farage had also supported leaving the European Convention on Human Rights and advocated deportations of people without legal status.
Farage did not explain how his comment could apply legally to Meghan or identify any specific authority he would use. Markle remained an American citizen, married to Harry, the son of King Charles III. The couple returned to Britain with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in late August after spending about six years primarily in California.
Since returning, Meghan Markle has continued working on her lifestyle brand while the family adjusted to living in Britain. The Nigel Farage Meghan Markle exchange therefore centered on a joke about her potentially returning to the US, rather than an announced government policy directed at her.
