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Maxine Waters Challenges Trump on Melania's Citizenship Status

3/25/2025

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During a passionate protest in Los Angeles, Rep. Maxine Waters challenged President Trump to scrutinize the immigration status of First Lady Melania Trump, raising doubts about her parents' citizenship, granted in 2018. Waters fiercely criticized Trump's push to abolish birthright citizenship, emphasizing its violation of constitutional rights for American-born citizens.

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During a passionate protest in Los Angeles, Rep. Maxine Waters challenged President Trump to scrutinize the immigration status of First Lady Melania Trump, raising doubts about her parents' citizenship, granted in 2018. Waters fiercely criticized Trump's push to abolish birthright citizenship, emphasizing its violation of constitutional rights for American-born citizens.