Melania Trump’s early immigration violations have resurfaced just as the Trump administration intensifies its deportation policies. Critics highlight that she worked illegally in the U.S. on a tourist visa in the 1990s—earning over $20,000 before obtaining a legal work visa.
Despite these violations, Melania later secured a green card and U.S. citizenship without consequences. Her case is now drawing accusations of hypocrisy, as the administration enforces strict immigration laws against others for lesser offenses.
The contrast has reignited debate over selective enforcement, fairness in the system, and the influence of status and connections on immigration outcomes.
