Yeah, this is apples and oranges. Children born on US soil of citizens and LPRs (”legal permanent residents”), like Wong Kim Ark, should be citizens. Children of illegals and persons here on tourist visas shouldn’t be. But I’m dubious that Trump can get it to stick in court. What the law should be and what it is aren’t always the same.
Most Americans have been taught to believe that this is settled law, carved in stone. With President Trump tossing out the idea that it might not be, at least we can now discuss it.
Why? Being legal permanent residents didn't prevent his parents from returning to their home country.
What possible logic could there be in separating a child from the natural Allegiance of his parents and giving him a citizenship he doesn't even have the legal ability to ask for?