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'Only country that dignifies this subject': Trump reignites birthright citizenship debate, slams US courts

US President Donald Trump once again talked against birthright citizenship, arguing that the policy was originally intended for “the babies of slaves” and is now being misused by wealthy foreigners seeking US citizenship for their children.

In the post on Truth Social, Trump criticised the practice of so-called “birth tourism,” claiming that people from countries like China are exploiting the system “for pay” to secure citizenship. He also took aim at the US judicial system, saying, “Dumb Judges and Justices will not a great Country make,” while linking the issue to broader concerns over tariffs and economic policy.

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