Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Trump Says He Would Revoke Citizenship
President Donald Trump said in an interview that he would take away citizenship from naturalized Americans if he thought they were dishonest or a threat.
He mentioned looking at rules for this but didn't say what those rules would be.
He talked a lot about Somali Americans, saying some should lose their citizenship.
He also said a Congresswoman, Ilhan Omar, should be removed from Congress and sent back to Somalia.
People who disagree with him say this is unfair and unconstitutional, while his supporters think he's right to focus on national security.
President Trump said he would revoke citizenship of naturalized Americans if they were dishonest or a threat.
He mentioned looking at criteria for such actions but did not specify what they would be.
Trump singled out Somali Americans, including Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, for potential citizenship revocation.
Critics argue his remarks are unconstitutional and target specific groups unfairly.
Supporters believe citizenship should be contingent on loyalty and honesty.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump
- What
- Statements about revoking citizenship of naturalized Americans
- When
- During an interview with The New York Times last week, transcript released Sunday
- Where
- Oval Office
- Why
- Trump believes some naturalized citizens are dishonest or pose a threat
Critics
Trump Supporters
Citizenship Revocation
Critics
Critics argue that revoking citizenship is unconstitutional and targets specific groups unfairly, particularly immigrants and naturalized citizens.
Trump Supporters
Supporters believe that citizenship should be contingent on loyalty and honesty, and that the president has the authority to revoke it in cases of dishonesty or threats.
Targeting Specific Groups
Critics
Critics claim that Trump's remarks single out Somali Americans and other immigrant groups, promoting divisiveness and discrimination.
Trump Supporters
Supporters argue that the focus on specific groups is necessary to ensure national security and that the president is acting in the best interest of the country.
- President
- Donald Trump
- Interview
- The New York Times
- Targeted Group
- Somali Americans
- Congresswoman Mentioned
- Ilhan Omar
- Legal Basis
- Naturalization fraud
- Act Mentioned
- Insurrection Act
