Summary
A new bill proposed by Senator Bernie Moreno aims to end dual citizenship for U.S. citizens. This change could affect First Lady Melania Trump and her son, Barron, both of whom hold dual citizenship with Slovenia. The proposal has raised questions about its potential impact on constitutional rights and practical issues for many Americans.
Key Facts
- The bill is called the Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025.
- It requires U.S. citizens with dual citizenship to renounce their non-U.S. citizenship within a year or lose their American citizenship.
- First Lady Melania Trump and her son Barron could be affected due to their U.S.-Slovenian citizenship.
- Dual citizenship is allowed under current U.S. law, and there is no federal registry of dual nationals.
- Senator Moreno, originally from Colombia, emphasizes the importance of full allegiance to the U.S.
- Constitutional challenges are expected due to previous court rulings supporting dual citizenship.
- There are estimates that the change could affect hundreds of thousands to several million Americans.
