Trump Claims Birthright Citizenship Originally Intended for Children of Slaves, Not Wealthy Immigrants

Dec 10, 2025 12:27 pm CST

President Trump defends his executive order against birthright citizenship, arguing the 14th Amendment was created for children of slaves following the Civil War, not for wealthy immigrants seeking US citizenship. The Supreme Court is set to rule on this controversial issue next summer, with significant implications for immigration policy and constitutional interpretation.