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Trump Calls for End to Birthright Citizenship

HeadlineDec 09, 2024

Trump also vowed to end birthright citizenship, while falsely claiming the United States is the only country in the world to have such a policy.

Kristen Welker: “You’ve promised to end birthright citizenship” —

President-elect Donald Trump: “Yeah.”

Kristen Welker: — “on day one.”

President-elect Donald Trump: “Correct.”

Kristen Welker: “Is that still your plan?”

President-elect Donald Trump: “Yeah, absolutely.”

Kristen Welker: “The 14th Amendment, though, says that, quote, 'All persons born in the United States are citizens.' Can you get” —

President-elect Donald Trump: “Yeah.”

Kristen Welker: — “around the 14th Amendment with an executive action?”

President-elect Donald Trump: “Well, we’re going to have to get it changed. We’ll maybe have to go back to the people. But we have to end it. We’re the only country that has it.”

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