Trump Promises Executive Order On Day 1 To End Birthright Citizenship
President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to issue an executive order on his first day in office to stop the automatic granting of U.S. citizenship to children born to illegal immigrants. Trump’s statement frames the policy as a necessary step to address the illegal immigration crisis facing Americans and secure the nation’s borders.
“As part of my plan to secure the border on Day 1 of my new term in office, I will sign an executive order making clear to federal agencies that under the correct interpretation of the law, going forward, the future children of illegal aliens will not receive automatic U.S. citizenship,” Trump stated. “It’s things like this that bring millions of people to our country, and they enter our country illegally.”
Trump’s proposal challenges the long-standing and perverse interpretation of the 14th Amendment, which has traditionally been read to grant citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil. The president-elect’s statement signals his correct belief that this interpretation has been misapplied, and his order seeks to end what he calls a significant draw for illegal immigration.
By focusing on the children of individuals who cross the border unlawfully, Trump aims to address what he views as a systemic loophole in immigration policy. The executive order would direct federal agencies to adjust their practices and adopt this revised interpretation of the law.
Trump’s firm stance on immigration continues to resonate with Americans, who view this as a follow-through on one of his most significant campaign promises. By targeting birthright citizenship, he is doubling down on his commitment to put Americans first and address catastrophic flaws in the immigration system.
