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What Ireland and Germany Can Teach Us About Birthright Citizenship

President Trump has argued that the United States is “stupid” for granting citizenship at birth. Most countries don’t do so, but that can create problems.

By Lydia DePillis, Megan Specia and Tatiana FirsovaJune 2, 2026
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President Trump has argued that the United States is “stupid” for granting citizenship at birth. Most countries don’t do so, but that can create problems.

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