President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his commitment to ending birthright citizenship as part of his comprehensive immigration plan during an interview on 'Meet the Press.' When asked about his plan to end birthright citizenship, Trump affirmed his stance, stating, 'yeah, absolutely.'
The 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees American citizenship as a birthright to individuals born on American soil. Despite this constitutional provision, Trump expressed his intention to pursue a change, emphasizing the need to end birthright citizenship.
Trump suggested that the process of ending birthright citizenship might involve seeking a modification through executive action. He indicated a willingness to explore this possibility during his first term in office.
However, the feasibility of revoking birthright citizenship through executive action has been met with skepticism and legal challenges from various lawmakers and legal experts, including individuals within Trump's own judicial nominee pool.
