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Trump Amplifies Savage's False Birthright Citizenship Claim

4/26/2026

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President Donald Trump reposted Michael Savage’s anti-immigrant remarks on TruthSocial.
Trump shared Savage’s claim that birthright citizenship lets a newborn bring families from China or India.
He also repeated the claim that the United States is the only country with birthright citizenship, despite many nations having it.
Savage, known for disparaging remarks about Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and other groups, was earlier thanked by Trump for loyalty after his election.

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President Donald Trump reposted Michael Savage’s anti-immigrant remarks on TruthSocial.
Trump shared Savage’s claim that birthright citizenship lets a newborn bring families from China or India.
He also repeated the claim that the United States is the only country with birthright citizenship, despite many nations having it.
Savage, known for disparaging remarks about Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and other groups, was earlier thanked by Trump for loyalty after his election.