Summary
A new bill proposed by Senator Bernie Moreno aims to end dual citizenship in the U.S., affecting millions of Americans, including First Lady Melania Trump and her son Barron. Immigration lawyer Michael Wildes criticized the bill, citing historical instances of dual nationality and practical challenges for Americans born with multiple citizenships.
Key Facts
- Senator Bernie Moreno has proposed the Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025, which would prohibit U.S. citizens from holding dual citizenship.
- The bill would require people with dual nationality to give up their non-U.S. citizenship within a year or lose their U.S. citizenship.
- First Lady Melania Trump and her son Barron hold dual citizenship with the U.S. and Slovenia.
- Michael Wildes, an immigration lawyer who represented Melania Trump, argues that the bill overlooks the reality of mixed-nationality families.
- Wildes notes historical examples where early American leaders held dual citizenship.
- Moreno presents the bill as a question of national loyalty, stating U.S. citizenship should be "all or nothing."
- Wildes points out that many Americans, including those born overseas, have dual citizenship due to U.S. military presence abroad.
