Donald Trump comments on Britain’s Prince Andrew arrest, calling it “very sad” for the royal family.
Trump’s Comments on Andrew’s Arrest
Donald Trump, speaking with journalists, addressed the arrest of former Prince Andrew. “I think it’s very sad. I think it’s very bad for the royal family. Very, very sad,” he stated. Trump also mentioned his brother, King Charles, whom he described as a “fantastic person.” “He will soon come to our country,” added the U.S. president.
Regarding the scandal surrounding U.S. businessman Jeffrey Epstein, Trump claimed, “It’s really interesting because no one talked about Epstein when he was alive, and now everyone talks about him.” “But I can talk about it because I have been completely cleared of all charges. I did nothing wrong,” he stated.
Trump believes the Epstein case should be closed so America can focus on other matters. However, the financier’s connections and related aspects continue to attract public interest in the U.S. and worldwide.
Behind the Scenes of Andrew’s Arrest
The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, younger brother of the British monarch, surprised the global public. The former prince was taken into custody on Thursday, February 19, his 66th birthday, and released the same day. British media report the operation was planned with military precision by Thames Valley Police, without prior knowledge from King Charles III or Buckingham Palace.
Investigators first analyzed a complaint about the former prince’s abuse of public office and gathered evidence. Then, the lead officer applied to the court for search warrants for properties in Windsor and Sandringham in Norfolk. Around 20 officers from Norfolk Police, supported by Thames Valley Police, traveled over 200 kilometers from their headquarters in Kidlington near Oxford.
The convoy of unmarked vehicles arrived shortly after 8 a.m. Selected detectives reportedly did not know the details until the last moment. They were summoned to the command early morning, had to hand in their phones, and only then learned their destination and target. Investigators suspect the aristocrat disclosed secret government documents to Jeffrey Epstein. No further decisions are known. Andrew’s status—whether released on bail, formally charged, or released without charges—remains undisclosed.
