Florida GOP lawmaker pushes retroactive review of naturalized citizens, mentions Melania Trump and Elon Musk
Rep. Randy Fine said the United States should re-examine all naturalized citizens, citing Ilhan Omar and suggesting the same scrutiny could apply to Melania Trump and Elon Musk.
Florida Republican Rep. Randy Fine told a reporter that the United States should return to 1990 and reassess every naturalized citizen, starting with Representative Ilhan Omar. He was asked whether the same scrutiny should extend to First Lady Melania Trump and entrepreneur Elon Musk, both of whom entered the country on visas, and replied that anyone who was dishonest on immigration forms ought to be examined, while noting he has no details on their situations.
Fine cited past accusations against Musk’s student visa and raised questions about Melania’s EB-1 visa eligibility, which some media have disputed. The congressman has previously called for the denaturalization of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and labeled him a “Muslim terrorist.” Fine’s remarks come amid other controversial behavior, including a video of him rummaging through a constituent’s mailbox. His proposal has sparked debate over immigration policy and the political targeting of naturalized officials.
Why it matters
The proposal could trigger a nationwide review of naturalized citizens, raising legal and political challenges over immigration and citizenship.
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