Donald Trump’s latest immigration threats have taken an ironic twist, with critics shining a light on his wife’s questionable visa history. As the former president vows mass deportations and builds new detention facilities, social media users are revisiting Melania Trump’s early days in America—and the results are awkward.
Documents reveal Melania worked extensively as a model after arriving on a tourist visa, which doesn’t permit employment. She reportedly earned over $20,000 during this period before securing proper work authorization. While she later obtained citizenship legally, this technical violation mirrors situations that currently lead to deportations under Trump-supported policies.
The irony wasn’t lost on observers when Melania recently visited an ICE facility, praising border agents. “She broke immigration laws but gets to lecture us?” tweeted one commenter. Others noted that under her husband’s proposed policies, many in similar situations face immediate removal.
The timing couldn’t be more delicate. Trump’s new “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center and threats against immigrants like Elon Musk have intensified debate about selective enforcement. As one immigration lawyer noted: “When the rules are applied differently based on wealth and connections, it undermines the entire system.”
