Trump: ‘Devastating’ If Supreme Court Rules Against Birthright Citizenship Order

The president said there are longstanding misconceptions around how the Constitution’s 14th Amendment is interpreted.
Trump: ‘Devastating’ If Supreme Court Rules Against Birthright Citizenship Order
President Donald Trump delivers remarks during an event at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, Pa., on Dec. 9, 2025. Alex Wong/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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President Donald Trump said that it would be “devastating” if the U.S. Supreme Court decided to rule against his January order that blocks automatic birthright citizenship for children born to illegal immigrants, adding that the United States can’t afford it.

Trump told Politico in a video interview released on Tuesday that it “would be a devastating decision if we lose that case” because the United States “cannot afford to house tens of millions of people” who were automatically granted citizenship even though their parents were illegal immigrants.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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