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Work authorization and visa issues

The controversy surrounding Melania Trump's work authorization and visa status, including reports of paid modeling before formal work authorization.

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Jan 17, 2026
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What evidence did the Associated Press publish about Melania Trump’s modeling payments in 1996 and how do they date relative to visa claims?

The Associated Press published accounting ledgers, contracts and related documents showing Melania Trump was paid for 10 U.S. modeling assignments between mid‑September and mid‑October 1996 totaling r...

Jan 22, 2026

What documents and evidence did the AP and PBS cite to support their reporting on Melania Trump's 1996 modeling payments?

based its 2016 reporting that was paid for 10 U.S. modeling assignments in 1996 on contemporaneous business records — principally detailed accounting ledgers, contracts/management agreements and other...