Melania Trump recalled navigating a 'labyrinth' of paperwork to become a US citizen in a rare public appearance at the National Archives

Fri, 12/15/2023 - 14:36

Melania Trump speaks at the National Archives — Former first lady Melania Trump speaks during a naturalization ceremony as 25 immigrants were sworn in as US citizens at the National Archives in Washington, DC, on December 15.
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Melania Trump welcomed new US citizens at a naturalization ceremony at the National Archives.
She was the first naturalized US citizen to serve as first lady.
The National Archives is involved in one of the pending criminal cases against Donald Trump.

Former first lady Melania Trump made a rare public appearance on Friday, speaking to new US citizens at a naturalization ceremony held at the National Archives in Washington, DC.