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Stephen A. Smith Backs Trump's Supreme Court Strategy on Birthright Citizenship

4/4/2026

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Stephen A. Smith, host of 'Straight Shooter,' supports U.S. President Donald Trump's attendance at Supreme Court arguments as a strategic move.
He cites the 14th Amendment's automatic citizenship but questions its impact on children born to illegal immigrants.
Smith notes U.S. economic challenges and argues against unrestricted birthright citizenship, saying it could worsen conditions.
Jonathan Turley, a legal expert, echoes these concerns and calls unrestricted birthright citizenship insane.

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Stephen A. Smith, host of 'Straight Shooter,' supports U.S. President Donald Trump's attendance at Supreme Court arguments as a strategic move.
He cites the 14th Amendment's automatic citizenship but questions its impact on children born to illegal immigrants.
Smith notes U.S. economic challenges and argues against unrestricted birthright citizenship, saying it could worsen conditions.
Jonathan Turley, a legal expert, echoes these concerns and calls unrestricted birthright citizenship insane.