By Mary Anne MacLeod, the mother of former US President Donald Trump, immigrated to the United States from Scotland in 1930 with only $50 in her pocket. Contrary to Trump’s previous claims that his mother visited the US as a tourist before marrying his father, new records reveal that MacLeod intended to stay in the US permanently.
MacLeod’s journey to the US was not unusual for its time. Many young women from Scotland migrated to the US in search of better opportunities. MacLeod settled in New York City, where she worked as a domestic servant before marrying Fred Trump, a successful real estate developer.
Despite facing financial struggles in her early years in the US, MacLeod eventually became a naturalized US citizen in 1942. She was known for her charitable work, particularly with organizations supporting women’s healthcare and children’s welfare. MacLeod’s legacy is a testament to the determination and resilience of immigrant women who came to the US seeking a better life.
