US President amplifies anti-immigration rhetoric on birthright citizenship, drawing criticism for remarks targeting India, China and immigrant communities.
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has sparked controversy after reposting a strongly worded letter on his Truth Social platform that referred to India, China and other countries as “hellholes” while criticising birthright citizenship in the United States.
The letter, originally written by American radio host Michael Savage, was shared by Trump amid ongoing political and legal debates around birthright citizenship. The post has drawn attention for its language targeting multiple countries, including India, and for its broader claims about immigration and public policy.
“A baby here becomes an instant citizen, and then they bring in their entire family from China, or India or some other hellhole on the planet,” the letter stated.
The reposted message argued that birthright citizenship is being misused, alleging that immigrants travel to the US to secure citizenship for their children and later bring extended family members into the country. It also called for the issue to be decided through a national vote rather than by courts.
The remarks come as the issue of birthright citizenship is being discussed in legal and political circles, including proceedings involving the US Supreme Court. The letter criticised judicial handling of the issue and questioned the relevance of constitutional interpretations in the context of modern migration.
The post also made broader claims about immigration, alleging that immigrants exploit public services such as healthcare and welfare systems. It further criticised the American Civil Liberties Union, accusing it of supporting policies that favour undocumented immigrants, and suggested action under stringent legal provisions.
Additionally, the letter made assertions about employment patterns in California’s technology sector, claiming that jobs are dominated by individuals from India and China. However, no evidence was provided to support these claims.
In another set of remarks within the same text, immigrants from India and China were described in derogatory terms, further intensifying criticism of the language used in the post.
The controversy comes a day after Trump reiterated his opposition to birthright citizenship in a media interview, claiming that the United States is the only country that offers such a provision. However, several countries, including Canada and Mexico, provide citizenship by birth.
The development has added to the ongoing debate in the United States over immigration policy, constitutional interpretation, and the future of birthright citizenship, while also drawing attention to the tone and content of political discourse surrounding the issue.
