The message arrived on a national holiday and gained traction within minutes. The White House released a statement, later amplified by Donald Trump, outlining a new direction on immigration. The statement raised more questions than it answered and generated an immediate impact due to its tone and scope.
The president's statements circulated on all official platforms, accompanied by a speech that aimed to redefine who can be considered a citizen in the country. The reaction from civil organizations and legal analysts was swift.
An unexpected announcement from the White House
The president vowed to revoke the citizenship of naturalized immigrants who, in his view, "undermine national peace." He presented this package as part of a broader restructuring plan, announced on Thanksgiving Day.
“We will denaturalize immigrants who undermine domestic peace and will deport any alien who becomes a public charge,” Trump wrote. The message included direct references to those who, according to him, would not be a “net asset” to the country.
The announcement also mentioned a permanent suspension of immigration from “all Third World countries,” arguing that this would allow “recup"to be completely" the immigration system.
Measures that will expand the “Zero Migration” policy
Trump stated that he will reverse “illegal” admissions authorized by past administrations and limit access to federal benefits for non-citizens. His stance aligns with the actions he has taken since returning to power, which have focused on expanded detentions, expedited deportations, and border closures.
“Only reverse migration can cure this situation,” added the president, who linked mass immigration to structural problems such as the deterioration of education, the increase in crime, and the fiscal deficit.
In his statement, he pointed directly to the state of Minnesota and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, whom he accused of "betraying Americans" because of their approach to immigration.
Legal and political reactions
Civil rights organizations warned that the measure would conflict with the Constitution, particularly the Fourteenth Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to all naturalized persons. The ACLU called the proposals incompatible with the principle of equality before the law.
Legal experts consulted believe that revoking citizenship based on ideological criteria could face immediate challenges in federal courts.
From the political sector, Democratic leaders denounced the language used by the president and described it as a strategy to consolidate the support of ultraconservative voters in the lead-up to the 2026 elections.
A discourse that hardens the migratory climate
Trump's message reinforces the hardline stance of his "Zero Immigration" program and signals a new phase of immigration control under his administration. The White House has not yet detailed how these measures would be implemented or what criteria would be used to evaluate the conduct of naturalized citizens.
“Only those who love America will remain here,” the president concluded, in a statement that keeps the debate open about the legal and ethical limits of his immigration policy.
I just read that they are going to revoke the citizenship of some people. I thought, is the Constitution of the Republic not respected, or can they violate it so easily?