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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Crisnel Longino

Pam Bondi Faces Backlash Over Botched Remarks Claiming Citizenship 'Not a Right', Critics Cite Constitution

A fiery political storm has erupted after Attorney General Pam Bondi sparked outrage by suggesting that being an American is a privilege rather than a right, triggering immediate backlash from critics who pointed to the Constitution and accused her of misrepresenting fundamental legal principles.

The controversy began when Bondi stated in a public discussion that citizenship should be viewed as a privilege, not an automatic right. Her comment quickly spread online, with critics arguing that the statement directly contradicts long-standing constitutional protections.

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