U.S. President Donald Trump reacts to the Supreme Court’s decision upholding birthright citizenship by calling it a “massive … win” for China. Multiple outlets report that Trump publicly congratulates Chinese President Xi Jinping and China on the ruling, after the court rejected his attempt to narrow birthright citizenship through an executive order.
The Supreme Court’s decision maintains that citizenship is granted to people born in the United States under the longstanding interpretation of the Constitution. Trump had argued that his proposed changes would restrict who qualifies as an American, and he framed the issue as limiting citizenship for children born in the U.S. to non-citizens who travel there specifically to give birth.
Trump’s comments are presented across sources as a direct political response to the court’s ruling. The coverage emphasizes the contrast between Trump’s efforts to limit birthright citizenship and the Supreme Court’s decision that leaves the current rule in place, while documenting Trump’s claim that the outcome benefits China.
