Trump’s vow to end birthright citizenship raises questions and concerns among Americans about its implications and feasibility
Washington: So, Trump is back at it again, promising to end birthright citizenship. This policy means anyone born in the U.S. automatically gets citizenship. It’s part of the 14th Amendment, which was passed way back in 1868.
Now, he’s saying he wants to change that. But here’s the kicker: it’s not going to be easy. The 14th Amendment is pretty solid, and changing it would be a huge legal battle. Trump mentioned this during his campaign, claiming it’s a way to stop “birth tourism,” where women come to the U.S. just to have their babies here.
In a recent interview, he said he’s “absolutely” planning to put an end to it. He thinks it’s ridiculous and wants to tighten the rules around citizenship. But many folks are pushing back, saying this could really hurt the country.
Polls show that not many Americans are on board with changing the Constitution over this. There’s a big divide, too—about half of Republicans support the idea, while only about one in ten Democrats do. Some experts argue that birthright citizenship actually helps with integration and assimilation of immigrants.
As for whether he can actually pull this off? Well, it’s complicated. Changing the Constitution would need a lot of support from Congress and the states. So, while Trump talks a big game, it’s unclear if he can make it happen.
