A MoveOn.org petition demands the deportation of First Lady Melania Trump, her parents Viktor and late Amalija Knavs, and their son Barron under Donald Trump’s immigration policies targeting naturalized citizens. It argues Trump’s “no exceptions” stance should apply to his family, citing “national security” and “hypocrisy.” The petition, which gained nearly 3,000 signatures by July 2 and possibly over 45,000, highlights Melania’s Slovenian origin, her 2001 EB-1 visa, and 2006 citizenship, as well as her parents’ “chain migration” path, which Trump has criticized. Barron, born in the U.S. in 2006, is a citizen by birthright. Critics, including Reps. Maxine Waters and Jasmine Crockett, question Melania’s immigration status and credentials. Legally, deporting naturalized citizens requires proof of criminal deception during naturalization, not policy disputes. The petition reflects Trump’s intensified immigration policies, including denaturalization memos and threats against opponents, amid tightened birthright citizenship rules.
