Rep. Jasmine Crockett criticised Melania Trump’s visa history during a House hearing, questioning the integrity of her visa process.
During a recent House hearing titled “Restoring Integrity in the Visa Process,” Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) took a pointed swipe at former First Lady Melania Trump, questioning how she qualified for the prestigious EB-1 visa, often dubbed the “Einstein visa.”
Crockett began her remarks by criticizing Trump-era immigration enforcement, calling out what she described as harsh and unjust practices.
“Integrity isn’t yanking lawful visa holders off the streets and throwing them into unmarked vans,” she said. “It’s not revoking someone’s visa over a social media post that offended someone in power. This country values free speech.”
A Sharp Turn Toward Melania Trump
Shifting her focus, Crockett turned to what she sees as a double standard in the immigration debate.
“Since we’re talking about integrity,” she said, “I’m confused why my Republican colleagues never mention the questionable visa background of the former president’s wife.”
Melania Trump’s immigration history drew attention in 2016 after a Politico report raised questions about whether she was working legally in the U.S. as a model before marrying Donald Trump. While she eventually obtained an EB-1 visa — meant for individuals with exceptional achievements — many questioned whether her credentials matched the visa’s high bar.
“And when I say ‘model,’” Crockett added with a jab, “I’m not talking about the level of Tyra Banks, Naomi Campbell, or Cindy Crawford.”
“The Math Ain’t Mathin’”
Crockett then broke down what the EB-1 visa requires:
“To get an Einstein visa, you’re supposed to have extraordinary accomplishments — Nobel Peace Prizes, Pulitzers, Olympic medals, or major breakthroughs in science, arts, education, or athletics.”
She pointed out that Melania Trump did not hold any of those distinctions, adding sharply:
“It doesn’t take an Einstein to see that the math ain’t mathin’.”
The moment quickly caught attention online, as Crockett’s comments reignited long-standing debates over the fairness and transparency of the U.S. immigration system — and whether all applicants are truly held to the same standards.
