MAGA Senator’s New Citizenship Proposal Raises Unexpected Questions for Melania and Barron Trump
As President Donald Trump pushes forward with a tougher immigration agenda in his current term, many Republican lawmakers are aligning with his stance — including Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno.
But Moreno’s newest proposal is stirring up attention for an unexpected reason: it could directly affect two members of the First Family — Melania and Barron Trump.
A Major Change to U.S. Citizenship Rules
In an interview with Fox News, Senator Moreno announced the Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025, a bill that would eliminate dual citizenship in the United States.
Under the proposal, all U.S. citizens would be required to pledge exclusive allegiance to the United States, giving up any second citizenship within one year.
Moreno, who was born in Colombia and later renounced his Colombian citizenship, described the move as a matter of national loyalty.
“Being an American is an honor and a privilege… it’s all or nothing,” he said, emphasizing that dual citizenship can create “divided loyalties.”
Currently, U.S. law allows dual citizenship without requiring a person to choose between countries. Moreno’s bill would reverse that entirely.
A Proposal With Personal Implications for the Trumps
The twist?
Melania Trump and son Barron both hold dual U.S.–Slovenian citizenship.
Melania Trump, born in Slovenia, became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2006.
Barron Trump inherited Slovenian citizenship through his mother and spent much of his early childhood speaking Slovenian with his grandparents.
If Moreno’s proposal were to pass as written, millions of Americans with dual citizenship would be forced to choose — including Melania and Barron Trump.
While there is no indication that they would ever give up their U.S. citizenship, the bill highlights how sweeping immigration legislation can have surprising effects, even within the First Family.
A Family Deeply Connected to Slovenia
Melania has often spoken about her close relationship with her parents and the role they played in helping raise Barron. Her late mother, Amalija, moved to the U.S. when Barron was young and formed a strong bond with him.
Melania has described her mother’s role as almost that of a “second parent,” particularly during the demanding years of the Trump presidency.
What Happens Next?
It remains to be seen whether Moreno’s bill will gain support or be revised. Immigration reform is one of the most contentious topics in Washington, and proposals involving citizenship tend to face intense debate.
What is clear is that the conversation around dual citizenship now includes a very unexpected angle — one that touches the Trump family directly.
