First lady’s parents, from Slovenia, now U.S. citizens
First lady Melania Trump’s parents were sworn in as U.S. citizens on Thursday.
Viktor and Amalija Knavs took the citizenship oath at a private ceremony in New York City. The Slovenian immigrants had been living in the U.S. as permanent residents.
Lawyer Michael Wildes said the Knavses applied for citizenship on their own and didn’t get special treatment. He confirmed that Melania Trump sponsored their green cards. Her husband, President Donald Trump, has proposed ending most family-based immigration.”