- Trump has denied claims of US munitions shortages, stating that the country has sufficient resources.
- In a recent move, Trump has targeted birthright citizenship by signing new executive orders.
President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders aimed at limiting birthright citizenship, a move that follows a Supreme Court ruling that rejected a broader attempt to curtail this constitutional provision. The new orders specifically target 'birth tourism', where pregnant foreigners travel to the U.S. to give birth.
White House aide Stephen Miller stated, "That practice of birth tourism is, as of the signing of this order, hereby banned," emphasizing the administration's commitment to reducing immigration. The orders also restrict citizenship rights for children born to foreign government employees and those classified as alien enemies.
The Center for Immigration Studies estimated that between 20,000 and 25,000 mothers came to the U.S. for birth tourism during a yearlong period from 2016 to 2017. This initiative reflects Trump's ongoing efforts to reshape immigration policy, particularly after the Supreme Court's previous ruling deemed his earlier executive order unconstitutional.
Despite these changes, Trump has also faced criticism regarding claims of U.S. munitions shortages, which he has denied, asserting that the military remains well-equipped. The administration's focus on immigration reform continues to be a contentious issue as it navigates legal and political challenges.
“The executive orders aim to end automatic citizenship for children born in the US to non-citizens, a move likely to face legal challenges. Meanwhile, Trump's denial of munitions shortages comes amid a quote from an article: 'We have more enemies than missiles'.”
