Melania Trump Makes Rare Public Appearance in Naturalization Ceremony

The nation’s only naturalized citizen to become a first lady, Mrs. Trump described her own journey and encouraged immigrants to contribute to American society.

Janice Hisle

Senior Reporter

12/15/2023|Updated: 12/16/2023

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Melania Trump, the former first lady of the United States, in a rare public appearance on Dec. 15, recounted her difficult path to U.S. citizenship as she welcomed 25 newly naturalized citizens.

“It is my privilege to share this great nation, America, with you,” the wife of former President Donald Trump said at the U.S. National Archives’ rotunda, “in the presence of the Declaration of Independence ... arguably one of the most important documents of all time.”

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Janice Hisle

Senior Reporter

Janice Hisle mainly writes in-depth reports based on U.S. political news and cultural trends, following a two-year stint covering President Donald Trump’s 2024 reelection campaign. Before joining The Epoch Times in 2022, she worked more than two decades as a reporter for newspapers in Ohio and authored several books. She is a graduate of Kent State University's journalism program. You can reach Janice at: [email protected]