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Maxine Waters' Call to Investigate Melania Trump Stirs Political Firestorm

The congresswoman's remarks, critiquing Trump's immigration policies, have drawn widespread criticism and a sharp response from Elon Musk.

Congresswoman Maxine Waters, center, participates in a march in Westwood, California.
Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) speaks at a rally outside the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on February 10, 2025 in Washington, DC. Melania Trump, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump wife, arrives on New Year's Eve at his Mar-A-Lago Club on December 31, 2024 in Palm Beach, Florida.
Elon Musk reacted after Maxine Waters participated in Saturday's demonstration in Los Angeles, where hundreds of people came to express disapproval of the Trump administration's and the DOGE's attempts to reduce the size of the federal government.
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Overview

  • Rep. Maxine Waters suggested President Trump investigate and possibly deport First Lady Melania Trump during a Los Angeles protest against immigration policies and government cost-cutting measures.
  • Waters inaccurately tied Melania Trump's naturalized citizenship to birthright citizenship, sparking backlash from conservatives and public figures.
  • The remarks have gone viral on social media, fueling heated debates over immigration and political rhetoric in the U.S.
  • Elon Musk criticized Waters' comments, suggesting she might face consequences for her actions, further escalating the controversy.
  • The Supreme Court is currently reviewing Trump's executive order banning birthright citizenship, a key issue raised during the protest.