Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during an election night event at the West Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, on November 6, 2024. Republican former president Donald Trump closed in on a new term in the White House early November 6, 2024, just needing a handful of electoral votes to defeat Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to eliminate birthright citizenship, a constitutional provision granting automatic U.S. citizenship to those born on American soil. His proposed policy would strip citizenship from children of undocumented immigrants, marking a dramatic change in immigration law.
In a recent interview on NBC’s Meet The Press, Mr. Trump outlined plans for mass deportations, beginning with undocumented immigrants who have committed crimes, though specifics were not provided. Following this, attention would turn to others residing in the country without legal status. Defending the approach, he stated, “The people who have been treated very unfairly are those waiting in line for years to come into the country legally.”
When asked about the future of children brought into the country illegally and currently protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, Mr. Trump signaled openness to finding a legislative solution, saying, “I want to work something out.”
On the global front, the president-elect urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to act swiftly in ending the war in Ukraine. He called for an immediate ceasefire, labeling the conflict “madness” and suggesting China’s involvement in brokering peace. “I know Vladimir well. This is his time to act. The world is waiting,” he remarked.
Mr. Trump also hinted at potential cuts to U.S. aid for Ukraine, emphasizing his focus on fair burden-sharing among NATO allies. While affirming his willingness to remain in the alliance if contributions are equitable, he did not rule out U.S. withdrawal under unfavorable terms.
Over the weekend, Mr. Trump engaged in talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron, highlighting his intent to address pressing global issues before his January 20 inauguration. However, he declined to confirm recent communications with Mr. Putin, citing concerns over interfering with ongoing negotiations.
Mr. Trump’s proactive stance on both domestic and international issues underscores his readiness to reshape policy and assert U.S. influence even before taking office.
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