A recent report by The Hill on December 16, 2023, an ex-adviser to Melania Trump criticized her participation in a National Archives Naturalization Ceremony. Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, speaking on CNN, found Melania’s presence at the ceremony inconsistent with her past stance on naturalization.
Winston Wolkoff expressed disapproval, calling it a missed opportunity and labeled the publicity moment as really quite repulsive. Melania Trump, during the ceremony, spoke about the challenging U.S. citizenship process and her profound sense of belonging after taking the Oath of Allegiance.
Born in Slovenia, Melania Trump became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2006, emphasizing the importance of American citizenship and unity. Despite her past challenges with immigration, she has expressed a strong desire to make the U.S. her permanent home.
In 2018, Melania Trump severed ties with adviser Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, with reasons undisclosed at the time. Melania has consistently highlighted the difficulties of the U.S. immigration process and the perseverance required for those seeking citizenship.
