When Donald Trump speaks on immigration, he rarely holds back — and his latest remarks on birthright citizenship are raising eyebrows once again.
Since returning to office on January 20, Trump has wasted no time in pushing his policy agenda. From renegotiating trade agreements to clamping down on drug trafficking and violent crime, the former president has made immigration one of his top priorities.
Under the current administration, deportation efforts have ramped up significantly. In a controversial move, many migrants have reportedly been sent to El Salvador’s sprawling mega-jail without formal legal proceedings, a process fast-tracked using an old wartime law. Some non-citizens were offered what’s being called a “free flight” out of the U.S., plus an “exit bonus” as an added incentive to leave voluntarily.
But now, Trump is turning his attention once again to birthright citizenship — the constitutional right granted under the 14th Amendment, which states:
“All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States…”
The Trump administration has been attempting to revoke this right for children born in the U.S. to parents who are not permanent residents — such as undocumented immigrants or individuals in the U.S. on temporary visas like tourist, student, or work permits.
An executive order pushing for this change was met with legal resistance and ultimately blocked by judges in Maryland, Massachusetts, and Washington.
Now, Trump is doubling down.
Taking to Truth Social, his own social media platform, Trump urged the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit the ruling — and made his views crystal clear. He argued that the amendment was originally designed to protect the children of enslaved people after the Civil War and that its use today is being “abused.”
“Birthright Citizenship was not meant for people taking vacations to become permanent Citizens of the United States of America, and bringing their families with them, all the time laughing at the ‘SUCKERS’ that we are!”
“The United States of America is the only Country in the World that does this, for what reason, nobody knows — But the drug cartels love it!”
In a series of passionate posts, Trump criticized the current interpretation of the 14th Amendment, calling it outdated and harmful.
“We are, for the sake of being politically correct, a STUPID Country but, in actuality, this is the exact opposite of being politically correct, and it is yet another point that leads to the dysfunction of America.”
He then referenced the historical context of the amendment:
“As conclusive proof, the Civil War ended in 1865, the Bill went to Congress less than a year later, in 1866, and was passed shortly after that. It had nothing to do with Illegal Immigration for people wanting to SCAM our Country, from all parts of the World…”
According to Trump, the 14th Amendment was never intended for modern immigration patterns:
“Please explain this to the Supreme Court of the United States. Again, remember, the Civil War ended in 1865, and the Bill goes to Congress in 1866 — We didn’t have people pouring into our Country from all over South America, and the rest of the World. It wasn’t even a subject.”
He concluded with a direct appeal:
“What we had were the BABIES OF SLAVES. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Good luck with this very important case. GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.!”
As the Supreme Court prepares to weigh in on the legality and future of birthright citizenship, Trump’s comments are sure to fuel further debate. Supporters applaud him for tackling what they see as an outdated policy, while critics argue that the proposal undermines constitutional protections and targets immigrant communities.
What’s your take on this controversial push? Share your thoughts below — this is a debate the nation will be watching closely.
