Former First Lady Melania Trump offered some advice to new American citizens in a rare public appearance commemorating the Bill of Rights Day.
She appeared at Friday’s ceremony hosted by the National Archives and Records Administration where 25 immigrants from 25 nations were sworn in as new U.S. citizens. In her address, Melania, a naturalized citizen from Slovenia, told the audience that “becoming an American citizen comes with responsibility,” which includes “actively participating in the democratic process and guarding our freedom.”
First Lady @MELANIATRUMP welcomes new American citizens in Washington DC with powerful speech about becoming an American:
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) December 15, 2023
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