In March 2020, then-President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. would not pay for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's security, insisting they pay for it themselves after moving to California. The couple responded that they were not seeking U.S. government help and had already made privately funded security arrangements.
Trump's Demand: Trump tweeted that while he was a "great friend and admirer" of the Queen, the U.S. would not provide taxpayer-funded protection for the couple, who had moved from Canada to Los Angeles.
Context: This occurred after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back from senior royal duties and ceased using the Sovereign Grant.
Couple's Response: A spokesperson stated, "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have no plans to ask the U.S. government for security resources. Privately funded security arrangements have been made".
Security Concerns: Despite the shift to private security, reports indicated they still needed robust protection due to their public profiles and threat levels.
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