Melania Trump Welcomes Fellow Naturalized Citizens Amid US Immigration Crisis

Published on December 15, 2023

Melania Trump, the former first lady of the United States, recounted her difficult path to U.S. citizenship on Friday as she welcomed 25 newly naturalized citizens. “It is my privilege to share this great nation, America, with you,” the wife of former President Donald Trump said Dec. 15 at the U.S. National Archives’ rotunda, “in the presence of the Declaration of Independence … arguably one of the most important documents of all time.” The Constitution and America’s other founding documents are also preserved and displayed at the Archives’ museum in Washington, adding to the symbolism of Friday’s ceremony. “You are American,” Mrs. Trump, who was born in Slovenia, told the new citizens. “Be a beacon of inspiration for your children and those who follow in your footsteps. May your journey continue to be filled with endless possibilities. And may your contributions enrich the fabric of this great nation.”...