Wacky GOP-MAGA Trump sycophants flipped
NEWSWEEK startling article headline
"Dual Citizenship Targeted by Republicans in New Bill: What to Know"
From the article (edited and formatted to fit the blog):
Republican lawmakers are pushing for restrictions on dual citizenship for members of Congress.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) said in a statement: "Dual citizens elected to the United States Congress should renounce citizenship in all other countries."
Why It Matters: Republicans are looking to reshape U.S. citizenship laws to align with their agenda, with several lawmakers supporting changes to how dual citizenship is handled in Congress.
At the same time, ending birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants has emerged as a central focus of the administration's hardline immigration agenda, especially after Trump's EO is aimed at challenging the long-established legal and Constitutional precedent.
Massie said in a statement FOX news that he does not believe individuals holding citizenship in foreign countries should serve in the legislature.
Massie introduced the "Dual Loyalty Disclosure Act," along with GOP Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), and Rep. Clay Higgins R-LA) serving as original co-sponsors.
Massie said in a press release: "That dual citizens elected to serve in Congress should consider renouncing their foreign citizenship. At a minimum, they should disclose their citizenship in other countries, and abstain from votes specifically benefitting those countries. If we are going to continue to allow Members of Congress to acquire and retain citizenship in other countries, they should at least be required to disclose to voters all countries of which they consider themselves to be citizens."
It's part of a wider effort by the GOP to roll back citizenship laws for immigrants across the country.
For example, Trump's executive order would
revoke citizenship for children born on U.S. soil to undocumented immigrants. or for individuals with temporary immigration status. The administration argued in court that birthright citizenship creates a significant incentive for illegal immigration.
Trump's administration has requested that the Supreme Court narrow the scope of nationwide injunctions issued by three federal judges that
are blocking his EO redefining U.S. birthright citizenship (granted by 14th Amendment since 1868).
The emergency applications urge SCOTUS justices to take a "modest step in lifting the judges restrictions on Trump's Day 1 order," allowing
federal agencies to proceed with drafting guidance and preparing for implementation, should the president ultimately prevail in the litigation.
What People Are Saying: Rep. Massie told Fox News Digital: "Personally, I don't think dual citizens should serve in Congress, but I ultimately decided to introduce a transparency bill requiring full disclosure of citizenship. Voters can then make the decision."
What Happens Next: It remains to be seen if the bill will progress in the GOP-controlled house with a razor-thin majority.
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My 2 Cents: This is lousy stunt... BTW: Elon Musk has dual citizenship as does Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and some others - do a Google search and find out.
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