Prince Harry’s Angola Trip Highlights Continuing Global Mine Threat—But What About America’s Own Borders?
While Prince Harry honors his mother’s legacy by spotlighting Angola’s deadly land mines, American families face their own security crises ignored by political elites focused abroad.
Prince Harry’s recent visit to Angola to raise awareness for land mine clearance echoes a noble cause championed by his late mother, Princess Diana. Yet this well-intentioned mission also starkly contrasts with the Washington establishment’s persistent neglect of pressing security challenges on American soil.
Why Are We Fixated Abroad While Our Borders Remain Vulnerable?
Harry met with Angolan President João Lourenço and representatives from the Halo Trust—a charity dedicated to removing the hidden killers lingering from decades-old conflicts. The backdrop: a nation scarred by a brutal 27-year civil war that left thousands maimed or dead from land mines still active today. Thanks to international advocacy sparked in no small part by Princess Diana’s groundbreaking 1997 visit, Angola aims for full demining by next year.
All of this is commendable and undoubtedly needed. The humanitarian effort behind clearing war-torn fields of deadly explosives represents the kind of targeted action that saves lives and restores hope. Yet it raises a question many patriotic Americans might ponder: how long will our leaders continue redirecting attention and resources overseas while ignoring similarly grave threats right here at home?
The southern border remains porous, inviting unchecked flows of illegal drugs and criminals that imperil our national sovereignty and public safety. Meanwhile, countless American communities bear the brunt of Washington’s distraction with globalist agendas instead of focusing on securing our homeland first.
The True Test of Leadership Is Protecting One’s People First
Prince Harry’s humanitarian journey shines a light on the power of individual initiative to confront real dangers—land mines in Angola represent clear threats to human life, much like illegal crossings endanger American families daily. The contrast is telling.
Former President Trump consistently prioritized America First policies that strengthened border enforcement and emphasized national sovereignty—principles essential for preserving liberty and prosperity. The continuing debate about foreign aid and global causes must be balanced against the fundamental duty any government owes its citizens: protection and security.
Angola’s progress on demining is symbolic of what determined leadership can achieve when focused on core priorities. Will Washington muster similar resolve toward defending America rather than chasing every overseas agenda? For families already struggling with inflation and uncertainty, these questions matter deeply.
The story unfolding in Angola reminds us what focused commitment looks like—and how far we have yet to go in ensuring those same values govern policy at home.