Trump floated the idea last year before the Supreme Court heard arguments on his tariff policy but changed his mind. Though he was a silent observer inside the courtroom, Trump’s mere presence in the public gallery signalled the primacy of his executive order on birthright citizenship to his second-term agenda. “The executive order plus his presence was clear messaging about the primacy of it and his world view,” she said. The Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision by the summer. “We are the only Country in the World STUPID enough to allow ‘Birthright’ Citizenship!” Trump posted on Truth Social at 12.20pm, after returning to the White House.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 02, 2026 10:18 UTC