Trump Calls U.S. 'STUPID' for Birthright Citizenship After Attending Supreme Court Arguments

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President Donald Trump attended oral arguments at the Supreme Court on Wednesday regarding his executive order to end birthright citizenship, the constitutional guarantee of citizenship for people born in the U.S. regardless of their parents' immigration status. After leaving the courtroom, Trump took to Truth Social to criticize the U.S. for allowing 'Birthright' Citizenship, calling the country 'the only Country in the World STUPID enough' to do so.

Why it matters

The Supreme Court case, known as Trump v. Barbara, challenges a long-standing constitutional right and could have major implications for immigration policy in the U.S. Trump's attendance and subsequent social media comments suggest the issue remains a priority for the former president, who has pushed to restrict both legal and illegal immigration.

The details

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether Trump's executive order can override the 14th Amendment's guarantee of birthright citizenship. Solicitor General D. John Sauer defended the order, while a lawyer for the American Civil Liberties Union argued against it. Trump stayed for over an hour, leaving shortly after the ACLU's argument.

• Trump attended the Supreme Court arguments on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.
• Trump posted his critical comments on Truth Social immediately after leaving the courtroom.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling on the case later this year, which could determine the future of birthright citizenship in the United States.