Jasmine Crockett CRITICIZES First Lady Melania Trump regarding her CITIZENSHIP.

Jasmine Crockett, a Texas State Representative, recently made controversial comments regarding First Lady Melania Trump's citizenship status and the type of visa she obtained to live and work in the United States.

Crockett questioned the legitimacy of Melania Trump's EB-1 visa, which is often referred to as an "Einstein visa," suggesting that the First Lady did not meet the qualifications for such a visa, which are typically reserved for individuals with exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. She also compared Melania Trump to high-profile models like Tyra Banks, Cindy Crawford, and Naomi Campbell, which has sparked a backlash from some who view her comments as derogatory and irrelevant to the policy discussion.

Melania Trump, who is originally from Slovenia, did indeed obtain an EB-1 visa in the 1990s, which allowed her to work as a model in the United States. The EB-1 visa program is designed for foreign nationals who demonstrate extraordinary ability in their field or are otherwise highly accomplished. While the term "Einstein visa" is a colloquialism, it is not an official title and is often used to describe the visa program due to its association with highly skilled individuals. Crockett's comments seem to imply that Melania Trump's career as a model does not warrant the same level of respect or qualification as other recipients of the EB-1 visa.

Crockett went on to discuss the importance of various visa programs, such as J-1 visas for educational exchanges and M visas for vocational studies, and criticized Republican policies that she believes threaten these programs and, by extension, national security and economic prosperity. Her speech was part of a larger debate on immigration and the role of visas in the American workforce and society.

The reaction to Crockett's comments has been mixed, with some supporting her stance on the importance of maintaining and protecting certain visa programs, while others have condemned her attack on the First Lady's personal background and qualifications. The use of derogatory language and questioning of Melania Trump's achievements has been particularly contentious, with critics pointing out that the focus should be on the policies themselves rather than on personal attacks.