Trump Comments On Andrew’s Arrest Amid Ex-Prince’s Release

Donald Trump has described Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest as “a shame” and “a very sad thing”.

The former prince was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office today while his homes in Norfolk and Berkshire were searched by police.

He was released under investigation this evening and police officers have since concluded searching his home on the Sandringham estate.

The royal’s arrest comes after documents released by the US Congress revealed dead paedophile Jeffrey Epstein’s extensive friendships, including with Andrew.

Appearing in the dossier is not an indication of wrongdoing.

Andrew has always denied all allegations of wrongdoing in connection to Epstein.

The US president, who is also named in the documents, told reporters today that he thought Andrew’s arrest is a “shame”.

He said: “I think it’s a shame. I think it’s very sad. I think it’s so bad for the royal family. It’s very, very sad. To me, it’s a very sad thing.”

“To see it, and to see what’s going on with his brother [Charles] who’s obviously coming to our country very soon, he’s a fantastic man – King,” he said, referring to Charles.

Trump continued: “It’s really interesting, because nobody used to speak about Epstein when he was alive, and now they speak, but I’m the one that can talk about it because I’ve been totally exonerated.”

Referring to his own appearance in the files, he added: “I did nothing, in fact, the opposite. He [Epstein] was against me. He was fighting me in the election which I just found out throughout the last three million pages of documents.”

Asked if any American associates of Epstein would be arrested, Trump said: “I’m the expert in a way because I’ve been totally exonerated.”

Police said in a statement this evening: “Thames Valley Police is able to provide an update in relation to an investigation into the offence of misconduct in public office.

“On Thursday we arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

“The arrested man has now been released under investigation.

“We can also confirm that our searches in Norfolk have now concluded.”