Rep. Crockett Questions Melania Trump EB-1 Visa Integrity

During a House Judiciary Committee hearing, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett criticized First Lady Melania Trump's acquisition of an EB-1 visa, also known as the 'Einstein visa,' reserved for individuals with extraordinary achievements like Nobel Prizes or Olympic medals. Crockett argued that Melania Trump, a Slovenian-born model, did not meet these standards and accused Republicans of hypocrisy for their stringent immigration policies toward others while seemingly exempting the president’s family. The First Lady came to the U.S. initially on a tourist visa, later obtaining work visas for modeling before applying for and receiving the EB-1 visa in 2001. Alex Nowrasteh from the Cato Institute humorously defended her, highlighting her unique achievement of marrying President Trump. Crockett’s remarks highlighted a perceived double standard in immigration enforcement, particularly criticizing visa revocations based on social media posts and ICE raids under President Trump's administration. This controversy underscores ongoing tensions about immigration policies and fairness in visa allocations for high-profile individuals.