"Birthright citizenship was, if you look back when this was passed and made, meant for the children of slaves. This was not meant for the whole world to come in and pile into the United States of America," Trump stated while addressing reporters in the Oval Office. He further argued that the provision was being misinterpreted to grant citizenship to individuals with no legal ties to the country.
During his presidency, Trump signed an executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, though it was subsequently struck down by a federal court in Seattle. He has since vowed to challenge the ruling, expressing confidence that the U.S. Supreme Court would ultimately rule in his favor.
Trump clarified that he fully supported birthright citizenship for the descendants of enslaved people, calling it a “good and noble thing to do,” but insisted that it was not intended to apply universally.
The debate over birthright citizenship has intensified, with Republican lawmakers introducing legislative measures aimed at redefining its scope. Earlier this week, Senators Lindsey Graham, Ted Cruz, and Katie Britt introduced the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025, which seeks to limit automatic citizenship to children born to at least one U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or active-duty military service member.
The bill aligns with broader efforts within the Republican Party to tighten immigration policies, reflecting ongoing political and legal debates over the interpretation of the 14th Amendment.
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