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Melania Trump’s Appearance At National Archives Naturalization Ceremony Raises Questions After Husband’s Retention Of Classified Documents

On Friday, former President Donald Trump’s wife, Melania Trump, delivered a speech at a naturalization ceremony held at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. 

This public appearance was rare for Melania, who has been notably absent from her husband’s campaign trail.

The Archives claim that Melania received a personal invitation from the Archivist of the United States, Colleen Shogan, based on their prior relationship through the White House Historical Association.

Melania’s presence is intended to commemorate her role as a former First Lady and a naturalized American citizen, rather than as a political figure.

Melania became a U.S. citizen in 2006 after she immigrated from Slovenia. She is only the second foreign-born first lady in American history.

The event’s optics are advantageous for Trump’s presidential campaign, particularly as a counter to the accusations of anti-immigrant sentiment.

Melania shared her journey to citizenship with the 25 individuals from 25 nations who were sworn in at the ceremony.

“It is my privilege to share this great nation, America, with you,” she said. “For me, reaching the milestone of American citizenship marked the sunrise of certainty… At that exact moment, I forever discarded the layer of burden connected with whether I would be able to live in the United States. I hope you’re blanketed with similar feelings of comfort right now.”

Melania’s speech emphasized the responsibilities that come with citizenship, such as active participation in the democratic process and she highlighted the importance of citizens playing an active role in the preservation of the values of the United States.

The presence of Melania at the ceremony garnered attention due to the current criminal case with Trump, and the National Archives’ efforts to reclaim documents from his administration. Earlier this year, a 37-count indictment was brought against Trump that alleged he mishandled classified material after he left the White House. Trump has pleaded not guilty and denied any wrongdoing.

Since she left the White House, Melania has maintained a notably low profile and has rarely accompanied her husband on the campaign trail. However, she recently made a public appearance alongside other former first ladies to attend a memorial service honoring former first lady Rosalynn Carter, where she was criticized for not wearing black.

This is not the first time the Trump political operation has utilized a citizenship ceremony to its advantage. In the 2020 Republican National Convention, President Trump participated in a naturalization swearing-in, which drew criticism for a potential violation of the Hatch Act.

The National Archives’ decision to involve Melania Trump in a similar event raises concerns about the potential exploitation of naturalization ceremonies for partisan political purposes. Experts argue these ceremonies should remain free from political influences to maintain their integrity and avoid favoritism toward specific candidates or parties.

Baila Eve Zisman

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  • Except he’s been quoting Hitler, saying American blood is being poisoned by immigrants. Which is to say Barron Trump has a poisoned bloodline.

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