A decades-old family secret leads one woman on an international legal journey—but can a deathbed confession and perceived physical similarities overcome the absence of concrete evidence?
In an extraordinary legal saga that has captured international attention, a 55-year-old Turkish woman named Necla Özmen has embarked on a controversial quest to prove that United States President Donald Trump is her biological father. Her journey, rooted in a deathbed revelation and fueled by determination to uncover her true origins, has already faced significant legal obstacles—but Özmen insists she will not give up.
A Deathbed Revelation That Changed Everything
Necla Özmen’s life took an unexpected turn in 2017, a moment she describes as both shocking and life-altering. According to her account, the woman who raised her—Satı Özmen—made a startling confession shortly before her death. Satı allegedly revealed that Necla was not her biological daughter, but rather a child she had received under unusual circumstances at a hospital in 1970.
The story Özmen tells is intricate and dramatic. She claims that Satı Özmen had delivered a stillborn baby at the hospital, and at the same time, an American woman identified only as “Sophia” gave birth to a healthy infant. According to Necla’s account, Sophia had become pregnant through what was described as an illicit relationship with Donald Trump, who was then a young real estate figure in his twenties. Unable or unwilling to keep the child, Sophia allegedly handed the newborn over to the Özmen family, who registered her as their own daughter.
“In 2017, when she saw Trump in the news, the woman who raised me pointed to him and said, ‘This person is your father,'” Özmen told Turkish news agency DHA. “When my biological mother handed me over, she showed his photograph. She gave the woman who raised me information about who my father was.”
The Legal Battle Begins—and Stalls
Armed with this information and driven by a desire for answers, Özmen filed a paternity lawsuit on September 25, 2025, at the Ankara 27th Family Court. Her petition requested a court-ordered DNA test and legal determination of paternity. The lawsuit represented not just a legal maneuver, but what Özmen describes as a personal quest for identity and truth.
However, the Turkish court was not persuaded. On October 10, 2025, the Ankara Family Court dismissed her case, ruling that the allegations were not supported by concrete evidence. The court determined that Özmen had failed to present sufficient factual grounds or documentation to justify proceeding to trial.
For many, this might have been the end of the road. But Özmen has demonstrated remarkable persistence. She filed an appeal with a higher Turkish court and simultaneously reached out to American legal authorities. She submitted petitions to both the United States Embassy in Turkey and family courts in the United States, requesting that they examine her claim and facilitate DNA testing.
What Evidence Does She Have?
The central question in Özmen’s case is one of evidence—or rather, the lack thereof. Her claim rests primarily on several pillars:
The Deathbed Confession: Özmen’s most significant piece of evidence is the story told to her by Satı Özmen before her death. However, with both of her registered parents now deceased—Dursun Özmen passed away in 2009, and Satı in 2017—there are no living witnesses to corroborate this account.
Physical Resemblance: Özmen has pointed to what she perceives as physical similarities between herself and Trump, as well as his children. She has shared this observation with media outlets, though physical resemblance alone is not considered definitive proof of biological relationship in legal contexts.
NATO Connection: Özmen speculates that Trump may have been in Turkey or had connections through NATO at the time of her alleged conception. She believes her biological father was “serving with NATO,” which she thinks could explain how an American woman might have been in Turkey in 1970. However, there is no documented evidence that Trump had any NATO-related presence in Turkey during that period.
Photographic Evidence: According to Özmen, Sophia showed Satı Özmen a photograph of Trump when handing over the baby, providing information about the father’s identity. Again, with no living witnesses and no photograph produced, this claim cannot be independently verified.
“I Don’t Want Money—I Just Want to Know”
In interviews with Turkish media, Özmen has been careful to emphasize that her motivation is not financial gain or publicity, but rather a deep-seated need to understand her origins.
“I don’t know how accurate it is. I want to find out if he is my father,” she stated. “I don’t want to cause him any trouble, knowingly or unknowingly. I just want to know whether he is my father. I can prove through a DNA test that he is my father, if he agrees.”
She has expressed hope that Trump would voluntarily provide a DNA sample, stating, “I believe he is a good father” and suggesting that she would even consider relocating to live with him if the paternity claim were proven true, while maintaining her ties to Turkey.
The DNA Dilemma: Why Testing Hasn’t Happened
DNA testing is widely recognized as the gold standard for determining biological paternity, with accuracy rates exceeding 99 percent when both parties are tested. However, such testing requires the cooperation of both parties—or a court order compelling it.
This is where Özmen’s case faces its most significant hurdle. Without concrete evidence to support her claim, Turkish courts have been unwilling to order DNA testing. And without Trump’s voluntary cooperation—which there is no indication he would provide—obtaining a DNA sample becomes legally and practically impossible.
International legal experts note that compelling a sitting U.S. President to submit to DNA testing for a foreign paternity claim would face enormous jurisdictional and diplomatic challenges. Even if an American court were to consider her case, it would require substantial preliminary evidence before ordering such testing.
A Pattern of Unsubstantiated Claims
While Özmen’s claim is unique in its international scope, it exists within a broader context of unverified paternity allegations that have surrounded Trump over the years. These include:

A 2018 incident involving a former Trump Tower doorman who was paid $30,000 by American Media Inc. for rights to a story about an alleged affair between Trump and a housekeeper that supposedly resulted in a child. The woman in question emphatically denied the allegation, calling it “all fake,” and American Media stated the story was “not credible.”
Speculation in 2018 about “paternity information” and “alleged children” mentioned in Trump’s non-disclosure agreement with adult film actress Stormy Daniels. However, her attorney clarified this was simply “boilerplate language” common in NDAs, and directly stated there were no hidden children.

None of these previous allegations have been substantiated with evidence.
The Court of Public Opinion
Özmen’s story has generated significant media coverage, particularly in Turkey and international outlets covering unusual news stories. The tale combines elements that naturally attract attention: a powerful world leader, international intrigue, family secrets, and the human drama of someone seeking their identity.
However, media attention and public curiosity do not constitute legal evidence. Family courts around the world require concrete documentation, corroborating witnesses, or preliminary evidence before ordering invasive procedures like DNA testing.
Where the Case Stands Now
As of early 2026, Özmen’s legal case remains in a state of limbo. Her appeal is pending in Turkish courts, though legal experts consider it unlikely to succeed without new evidence. Her petitions to American authorities face even steeper challenges, given jurisdictional issues and the absence of supporting documentation.
Özmen has stated her intention to continue pursuing the matter, expressing hope that Trump might eventually agree to voluntarily provide a DNA sample. “I would like him to speak with me,” she said. “I believe he would not refuse such a request.”
The Larger Questions of Identity and Truth
Beyond the legal specifics, Özmen’s case raises profound questions about identity, family, and the lengths to which someone might go to uncover their origins. For adopted individuals and those with questions about their parentage, the desire to know one’s biological roots can be overwhelming—a fundamental human need that transcends practical considerations.
At the same time, the case illustrates the challenges inherent in making extraordinary claims without extraordinary evidence. In an era of advanced genetic testing, definitive answers about biological relationships are more accessible than ever before—but only when both parties participate.
Conclusion: A Quest Unlikely to Be Resolved
As Necla Özmen continues her pursuit of truth, the fundamental obstacle remains unchanged: without Trump’s cooperation or substantial new evidence, her claim cannot be verified or disproven. Turkish courts have made clear that a deathbed story and perceived physical similarities are insufficient grounds for compelling DNA testing.
Whether Özmen’s conviction stems from genuine belief in her mother’s deathbed revelation or represents wishful thinking built on coincidental resemblances may never be known. What is certain is that her quest has brought her story to international attention—even if it has not brought her the answers she seeks.
For now, the question of whether Donald Trump is Necla Özmen’s biological father remains exactly that: a question, unanswered and perhaps unanswerable, lost somewhere between a hospital room in Turkey in 1970 and the corridors of power in Washington, D.C., more than five decades later.

Note: This article is based on verified reports from multiple reputable Turkish and international news sources. No independent evidence has been provided to substantiate the paternity claim beyond the accounts provided by Necla Özmen. The White House and Trump’s representatives have not publicly commented on this matter.