A woman who says she is President Donald Trump’s long-lost daughter has reignited controversy by making a dramatic legal push that includes a demand for DNA testing. The extraordinary claim has once again placed Trump’s family life under intense public scrutiny, as the 55-year-old woman insists her identity has been hidden for more than five decades.
The woman, Necla Ozmen, has filed a paternity lawsuit asserting that Trump is her biological father and that her existence was deliberately concealed. While the claim has not been proven, it has sparked widespread interest due to its sensational nature and the high-profile figure at its center.
Donald Trump is officially known to have five children and eight grandchildren. His family has been highly visible for decades, particularly during his time in business and politics.
His youngest child, Barron Trump, is 19 and shares a close bond with his parents, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. Barron drew attention during the 2024 election cycle, with Trump crediting his son for encouraging him to appear on popular podcasts to connect with younger voters.
At the Republican National Convention, Melania Trump spoke emotionally about becoming an American citizen in 2006, calling it “the greatest privilege on earth” and emphasizing her deep respect for the freedoms the country offers.
Trump’s older children—Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump, and Tiffany Trump—have all remained in the public eye through business ventures, political involvement, and media appearances.
Trump’s personal life has included three marriages. He married Ivana Trump in 1977, and the couple had three children before divorcing in 1992. He later married Marla Maples, with whom he shares daughter Tiffany, before marrying Melania Trump in 2005.
Against this well-documented family background, Ozmen’s claim stands out. According to court documents, she was born in 1970 in Turkey and is officially registered as the daughter of Sati and Dursun Ozmen. However, she now alleges that she was adopted under unusual circumstances and only learned the truth in 2017.
Ozmen claims that a “baby swap” took place at a hospital shortly after her birth. She alleges that the woman who raised her, Sati, gave birth to a stillborn child, and that another woman in the hospital—an American named Sophia—gave her newborn baby to Sati to raise. Ozmen further claims that Sophia identified Trump as the baby’s father and even showed a photograph of him at the time.
According to Ozmen, the child was allegedly given away because the relationship between Trump and Sophia was “forbidden.” She is now seeking a court-ordered DNA test, saying her goal is not financial gain or public attention, but simply clarity.
“I just want to know the truth,” Ozmen has said, adding that she hopes to speak directly with Trump. “If he agrees, a DNA test will prove everything.”
Her initial lawsuit was reportedly dismissed by a court due to a lack of concrete evidence. However, Ozmen has appealed the decision and has also submitted petitions to courts in the United States, signaling that the legal battle may not be over yet.
As of now, no DNA evidence has been presented, and Trump has not publicly responded to the claims. Still, the case continues to draw attention, adding yet another unexpected chapter to the ongoing public fascination with the former president’s life.