(Washington) Former first lady of the United States, Melania Trump, whose public appearances are very rare, congratulated new American citizens on Friday and spoke about her personal journey as a former immigrant, during a naturalization ceremony in Washington .
“Be proud of yourselves, defend your rights and seize the opportunities available to you,” said the wife of former President Donald Trump, current favorite in the Republican primary.
The former model, aged 53 and born in Slovenia, recounted her personal journey as an immigrant, which “opened her eyes to the difficult realities” experienced by people seeking naturalization.
Melania Trump, who spoke in the very solemn setting of the National Archives, said that she herself felt, upon her naturalization in 2006, an “immense sense of pride and belonging. »
This rare public appearance was, for several reasons, enough to pique the curiosity of Americans.
Firstly because it took place at the headquarters of the National Archives in Washington. However, Donald Trump is accused of not having, as required by law, handed over certain confidential documents from his presidency to this institution, which is responsible for preserving them.
Then by its theme, contrasting with the sometimes extremely violent anti-immigration speech of Donald Trump.
Melania Trump has rarely appeared in public since leaving the White House.
If we saw her at the funeral last month of former first lady Rosalynn Carter, she remained largely absent from her husband’s major campaign events, nor did she appear at his side during of his recent appearances before the courts.