Summary
Mary Trump called her grandfather, Fred Trump Sr., an “anchor baby,” suggesting he was born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents to comment on President Trump's stance on birthright citizenship. However, historical records show Fred Trump Sr. was born in the U.S. to a father who already had American citizenship.
Key Facts
- Mary Trump is the niece of President Donald Trump.
- She described her grandfather, Fred Trump Sr., as an “anchor baby.”
- An “anchor baby” refers to a child born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents.
- Fred Trump Sr. was born in New York City in 1905.
- His father, Friedrich Trump, became a U.S. citizen in 1892.
- Friedrich Trump first emigrated to the U.S. in the 19th century from Germany.
- Mary Trump made the remarks during a time when the Supreme Court was considering birthright citizenship issues.
- The claim that Fred Trump Sr. was an “anchor baby” is not supported by historical evidence, as his father was a U.S. citizen before his birth.
