Trump Vows Mass Deportations, End to Birthright Citizenship, and NATO Overhaul

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President-elect Donald Trump reaffirmed his hardline stances on immigration and foreign policy during his first television interview since winning the November election. Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, Trump pledged to deport all undocumented immigrants in the United States and floated the possibility of ending birthright citizenship, which is protected under the U.S. Constitution.

Asked whether he planned to remove “everyone who is here illegally” during his four-year term, Trump responded, “You have to do it.” He emphasized that his administration would prioritize enforcing immigration laws, marking a continuation of the rhetoric that defined his campaign.

Trump also reiterated his intention to challenge the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of citizenship for anyone born on U.S. soil, calling the provision “ridiculous.” He suggested he could end the practice through executive action, adding, “We’ll try to do it, if we can.” Legal experts, however, have widely questioned the feasibility of such a move without constitutional amendments or congressional approval.

On foreign policy, Trump took aim at NATO, signaling a shift in the United States’ commitment to the military alliance. He said he would “absolutely” consider withdrawing from NATO unless member nations increased their financial contributions. “They have to pay their bills,” Trump insisted. “We’re not being treated fairly.”

The remarks have sparked both domestic and international reactions, with immigration advocates and constitutional scholars raising concerns about the legality and impact of his proposals. Meanwhile, NATO allies are expected to seek reassurances about the future of the alliance under Trump’s leadership.

As Trump prepares for his inauguration, his statements signal a potentially dramatic departure from longstanding U.S. policies on immigration and international relations, setting the stage for contentious debates in the months ahead.

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