Melania Trump sparks fresh deportation debate
Visa Status Under Scrutiny
Melania Trump’s visa status has drawn attention amid Donald Trump’s tough immigration policies. Recently, Trump threatened to deport several people, including a New York mayoral candidate and Elon Musk, and announced a new migrant detention center called “Alligator Alcatraz.” The Supreme Court also limited courts from blocking Trump’s plan to restrict birthright citizenship, affecting millions.
Melania’s Immigration History
Melania visited an immigration detention center in Arizona, praising ICE officials. But critics pointed out she “had worked in the U.S. without proper authorization” in the late 1990s. She came on a tourist visa, which “does not permit employment,” yet she earned over $20,000 modeling before her skilled worker visa was approved.
Claims of Hypocrisy
Though Melania became a U.S. citizen in 2006, her early unauthorized work sparked accusations of hypocrisy. Critics asked why she “was never deported while others face removal for similar violations.”
Political and Social Debate
Some commentators wondered if Trump’s strict immigration stance might one day affect Melania herself. The debate highlights “questions about fairness, legality, and political motivations” in U.S. immigration enforcement.
