Donald Trump recently stated that if he wins the 2024 election, he will end the "birth tourism" policy on his first day in office. | WPN World People News

On December 8th, President-elect Trump stated that he plans to terminate "birthright citizenship" on the first day of his second term. This means that babies born in the U.S. will no longer automatically acquire American citizenship. Trump said that he would take strict measures to curb the phenomenon of foreign pregnant women traveling to the U.S. to give birth in order to grant their newborns automatic U.S. citizenship. He emphasized, "U.S. citizenship should be based on genuine ties and contributions, not on the exploitation of loopholes in our laws." Trump argued that this practice not only burdens the U.S. healthcare system but also goes against the original intent of the nationality law, and thus requires immediate reform.

According to the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, babies born in the U.S., regardless of their parents' nationality or immigration status, automatically acquire U.S. citizenship. Trump had criticized this provision during his first term in office and called for legislative or executive changes. While relevant proposals were not implemented at that time, the issue remains a key part of his campaign for re-election.

Trump's statement quickly sparked responses from various groups. Supporters believe this policy could effectively protect U.S. resources and legal systems from abuse, while enhancing the value of American citizenship. However, critics have described it as a "racist policy," arguing that it could deepen racial and immigration divisions in the U.S. and challenge constitutional rights.

In his upcoming campaign, Trump is expected to continue using this issue to galvanize support from conservative voters, while pushing for more stringent immigration-related policies. His campaign team has stated that this is just one part of his broader reform agenda, aimed at restoring "America First" policies.

Currently, the Democratic Party and other opponents have criticized Trump's remarks, arguing that his proposals lack feasibility and may face constitutional challenges. The controversy surrounding "birth tourism" will likely remain a hot topic on the U.S. political stage in the future.