Melania Trump recalls her immigration journey while supporting husband's 2024 bid
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Melania Trump and Archivist Colleen Shogan became friends during Trump's time as first lady, leading to Shogan inviting her to a naturalization ceremony where Melania gave a speech about her immigration journey.
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Melania described the difficult process of obtaining U.S. citizenship after moving from Slovenia in 1996, saying it brought her "a tremendous sense of pride and belonging."
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Melania started modeling as a teenager in Slovenia before moving to New York City and meeting Donald Trump at a party in 1998. They married in 2005.
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The National Archives asked the Justice Department in 2021 to investigate Trump's handling of White House documents, leading to his recent indictment.
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While Melania supports her husband's 2024 bid, she has largely avoided the public eye since leaving the White House in 2021, only rarely attending events like Rossalyn Carter's funeral.