In a recent outburst, former U.S. President Donald Trump labeled the United States a “stupid country” and Americans as “suckers” during a tirade against birthright citizenship. This remark, delivered on May 15, 2025, coincided with the U.S. Supreme Court’s deliberations on the constitutionality of an executive order he issued to revoke citizenship rights for children born to undocumented immigrants. The Daily Beast
Trump contended that the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause was originally intended solely for former slaves post-Civil War, not for children of undocumented immigrants. Legal scholars and historians, however, emphasize that the 14th Amendment, established in 1868, broadly grants citizenship to all persons born in the U.S., a principle upheld in the landmark 1898 case U.S. v. Wong Kim Ark. The Daily Beast+1AP News+1
The Supreme Court’s forthcoming ruling could have significant implications for constitutional interpretations of citizenship. Justices were deeply divided on whether such injunctions are appropriate, voicing concerns about patchwork citizenship standards and the challenges of ensuring nationwide legal consistency. The Daily BeastThe Guardian
This isn’t the first time Trump has disparaged the nation. In 2022, he referred to the U.S. as a “stupid country” while praising Russian President Vladimir Putin as “smart,” criticizing American leaders for their handling of the Ukraine crisis. Similarly, in 2024, he described the country as a “garbage can” due to immigration policies under the Biden administration. 1News+1timesofindia.indiatimes.com+1The Independent+1WION+1The Guardian
Trump’s rhetoric has consistently targeted immigrants and immigration policies. His administration’s efforts to end birthright citizenship and implement strict immigration measures have been met with legal challenges and widespread criticism. Historians and legal experts argue that such actions not only contravene constitutional principles but also risk rendering individuals stateless. The Guardian+2The Guardian+2newyorker.com+2The Guardian+2AP News+2newyorker.com+2The Daily Beast+1AP News+1
As the Supreme Court prepares to issue its ruling, the nation watches closely, aware that the decision could redefine the parameters of citizenship and executive power in the United States
