Trump declares he can end birthright citizenship with an executive order: "It was always told to me that you needed a constitutional amendment. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 26, 2018That and other context is vital when considering Trump’s claim to be planning to revoke birthright citizenship via executive action. There is abundant reason to believe this is primarily a ploy to fire up his base on the eve of an election. Before the 2016 election, Trump promised to sue his sexual harassment and assault accusers — a supposed sign that he was serious about proving his innocence — and he still never has. A pretty good indicator of Trump’s actual intentions here is the fact that he has provided no actual timetable for attempting to end birthright citizenship.

Source: Washington Post October 30, 2018 14:15 UTC