Debating birthright citizenship, Donald Trump referred to the United States as a “stupid country” during a recent rant.
Having assumed office on January 20, he has set out to live up to his motto, “Make America Great Again,” which demands renegotiating trade deals with foreign partners and boosting campaigns against dr*gs, crime, and immigration.
No element of immigration has been disregarded; Trump has already deported hundreds of migrants using a wartime legislation to send them to the huge detention center in El Salvador without any judicial procedures. He has also suggested an incentive program for non-US nationals ready to leave the nation that provides a “free flight” and an exit bonus.
Declared “all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens,” the Trump administration is controversially investigating the potential of removing birthright citizenship, protected by the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Children born in the United States to parents without permanent residency—that is, those of illegal immigrants or those in the country on tourist, student, or temporary work visas—should not be granted citizenship, according an executive order Since the 78-year-old signed this declaration, federal judges have strongly opposed it; three judges in Maryland, Massachusetts, and Washington have totally blocked the effort.
On his Truth Social page recently, the president urged the Supreme Court to review the situation. Originally instituted following the Civil War to protect the rights of “the babies of slaves,” he contended that the right to birthright citizenship is inappropriate for modern times. “Birthright Citizenship was not intended for travellers looking to become permanent citizens of the United States of America, bringing their families along and mocking us as ‘Suckeders’ for allowing it!” he said.
“The United States stands alone among nations in this regard; the reasons behind it remain unclear — yet it appears to please the dr*g cartels!” He continued by branding the US a “naive country,” saying, “In the interest of political correctness, we are an NAIVE Country, but in reality, this is the exact opposite of being politically correct, highlighting yet another factor contributing to America’s dysfunction.”
He said to bolster his assertions, “The Civil War closed in 1865, and the law was brought to Congress shortly after, in 1866, and it was passed not long after that. This scenario has nothing to do with illegal immigration or people trying to SCAM our nation from all around the world, as has happened for many years. Aimed at safeguarding the children of slaves, a need duly acknowledged by our officials, it was essentially a reaction to the aftermath of the Civil War.”
Kindly forward this to the United States’ Supreme Court. Remember that the Civil War ended in 1865 and that Congress was presented legislation in 1866. It simply wasn’t a matter of conversation at that time; we were not seeing a flood of people from South America or other continents.
The relevant were the children of slaves. I value your paying this crucial issue some thought. Well wishes as you handle this important matter. God bless the United States!”
While Trump claims the judges lack the ability to render decisions affecting national executive decrees, this forceful remark comes as the Supreme Court gets ready to decide whether the President has the authority to revoke specific rights. According to a Justice Department official, such injunctions “fundamentally obstruct” Trump’s plans to carry out particular policies and branded them as a “direct confrontation” with the government as reported by the BBC.
