President Donald Trump on Monday voiced sharp concerns that the Supreme Court could once again stand in the way of his agenda, this time over the issue of birthright citizenship. His comments come on the heels of the high court’s recent decision rejecting most of his expansive tariff policy, a ruling that marked a significant legal setback for the administration.
In a lengthy post on Truth Social, Trump suggested that the Court may soon side against him on the constitutionality of limits he has sought to place on birthright citizenship. The president tied the issue directly to the 14th Amendment, arguing that its original purpose has been misconstrued.
“The next thing you know they will rule in favor of China and others, who are making an absolute fortune on Birthright Citizenship, by saying the 14th Amendment was NOT written to take care of the ‘babies of slaves,’ which it was as proven by the EXACT TIMING of its construction, filing, and ratification, which perfectly coincided with the END OF THE CIVIL WAR,” Trump wrote.
The president’s remarks reflect growing frustration following last week’s Supreme Court ruling against most of his sweeping tariffs. Throughout his second term, Trump’s tariff strategy has been a cornerstone of his economic platform, aimed at reshaping trade relationships and addressing what he has described as unfair practices. However, the policy rattled global markets, strained ties with allies such as the European Union and Canada, and heightened economic uncertainty.
Now, attention is turning to another high-stakes legal battle. In December, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a case centered on whether Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship is constitutional. The order, signed last year, would terminate automatic citizenship for individuals born in the United States if both parents do not have permanent legal status.
The move was aligned with the administration’s broader immigration crackdown, a policy effort that has sparked intense legal and political debate. As expected, the executive order triggered a wave of legal challenges, setting up a showdown that could redefine the interpretation of citizenship under the Constitution.
Trump did not mince words in his assessment of how the Court may rule. “This supreme court will find a way to come to the wrong conclusion, one that again will make China, and various other Nations, happy and rich. Let our supreme court keep making decisions that are so bad and deleterious to the future of our Nation – I have a job to do,” he wrote.
The debate over immigration policy intensified last month following the killing of two people, Alex Pretti and Renee Good, in Minneapolis by federal immigration agents. The incident fueled criticism of the administration’s enforcement efforts, adding further pressure as the Court prepares to weigh in on the birthright citizenship case.
As the legal fight unfolds, Trump has signaled he intends to press forward, framing the coming decision as another pivotal moment for the direction of the country.
