On his first day in office, President-elect Donald Trump will announce plans to end birthright citizenship and issue sweeping citizenship executive orders. Trump had his first interview with NBC’s Meet the Press since his November election nomination. During the segment, he criticized the practice of granting citizenship to anyone born in the US as ridiculous and vowed to act swiftly.
His proposed policy faces significant legal challenges as the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to all born on American soil. Trump reiterated his campaign promises, including mass deportations of undocumented immigrants and pardons for those convicted in the 2021 Capitol riot.
Trump stated about the urgent action, “Yeah, but I’m going to be acting very quickly.” His immigration plans include deporting undocumented families even if their members hold US citizenship, though he pledged to collaborate with democrats for the “Dreamers.”
Trump further signaled changes in US foreign aid, suggesting Ukraine would receive reduced support under his administration. Additionally, he mentioned that reevaluating the nation’s involvement in NATO is contingent on members fulfilling financial obligations.
On social issues, Trump claimed he would avoid cutting social security while making it more efficient. He also raised concerns about vaccines linking them to autism despite extensive studies disproving such claims. Trump plans to investigate this further by appointing health secretary nominee Robert F Kennedy Jr.
When asked about prosecuting political adversaries, Trump offered mixed signals. While pledging not to investigate President Joe Biden directly, he suggested that the House of Representatives committee members should go to jail.
Liz Cheney, a former committee member, called his remarks an attack on democracy. Trump’s agenda highlights his intentions to reshape policies from altering citizenship laws to reducing foreign aid. Trump’s plans to end US birthright citizenship and his stance on pardons remain crucial to his vision for America.
