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Zorro

(18,907 posts)
Thu May 21, 2026, 01:27 PM Thursday

Trump Melts Down in Unhinged SCOTUS Rant

Donald Trump has launched a furious tirade against the Supreme Court as he braces for a potential blow over his bid to end birthright citizenship for millions of Americans.

The court is expected to rule soon on whether Trump lacks the authority to override the citizenship protections guaranteed under the 14th Amendment, which states that all persons born or naturalized in the United States “are citizens of the United States.”

But sitting in the Oval Office on Thursday, Trump lashed out at the conservative-dominated court, declaring that it would be a “disgrace” if it didn’t do what he wanted.

“Birthright citizen is done by no other country, no other country in the world the way we’re doing it—we’re a laughing stock,” Trump said, ignoring the fact that dozens of countries confer citizenship at birth with no conditions.

“And if the Supreme Court approves that decision, they have done a great disservice to the United States of America.”

https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-melts-down-in-unhinged-scotus-rant/

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Trump Melts Down in Unhinged SCOTUS Rant (Original Post) Zorro Thursday OP
Come on, little blood clot! niyad Thursday #1
The little clot that could would be wonderful Submariner Thursday #2
Good one! poli-junkie Thursday #12
And he lies again. What a whiny little baby Lochloosa Thursday #3
The gangster these Republicrooks made immune from his criminal acts... Justice matters. Thursday #4
Tantrums aren't enough for tiny-T -misanthroptimist Thursday #5
imagine how ridiculous his wishes are that even his Supreme Court whores balk Skittles Thursday #6
We're a laughing stock because of.... COL Mustard Thursday #7
it's more like wake me when he's dead! IzzaNuDay Thursday #9
This message was self-deleted by its author COL Mustard Thursday #13
If he were pilloried and stocked,no doubt many would be laughing. BattleRow Thursday #11
They suck. TickTock. Joinfortmill Thursday #8
I don't understand why these tantrums don't result in a massive stroke. MLWR Thursday #10
Can "Amicus" briefs be delivered verbally? dickthegrouch Thursday #14

Lochloosa

(16,806 posts)
3. And he lies again. What a whiny little baby
Thu May 21, 2026, 01:45 PM
Thursday

Yes, about three dozen countries offer unconditional birthright citizenship (known as jus soli or "right of the soil&quot , granting citizenship to nearly anyone born within their borders.

The countries that grant unconditional birthright citizenship include:

The Americas: Nearly every country in North, Central, and South America, including Canada, Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil. The Caribbean: Nations such as Antigua and Barbuda, Jamaica, and St. Lucia. Other regions: A small number of countries outside the Western Hemisphere also offer it, including Pakistan, Tanzania, and Fiji.

Conditional Birthright Citizenship round

50 other countries offer conditional birthright citizenship. This means a child born in the country may qualify, but it often depends on the legal status of the parents or other requirements (such as the child residing in the country for a certain number of years). Countries with conditional policies include the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia.

Citizenship by Blood (jus sanguine)

Most countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East do not offer birthright citizenship to the children of noncitizens. Instead, they use the principle of jus sanguinis ("right of blood&quot , where a child's citizenship is determined by the nationality of their parents, regardless of where the child is born

Justice matters.

(10,093 posts)
4. The gangster these Republicrooks made immune from his criminal acts...
Thu May 21, 2026, 01:50 PM
Thursday

is turning against them with his con-man's lies?

COL Mustard

(8,400 posts)
7. We're a laughing stock because of....
Thu May 21, 2026, 04:16 PM
Thursday

The person in residence at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, and no other reason. He makes us look stupider every time he opens his mouth.

Is is January 20, 2029 yet? Please wake me that day.

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dickthegrouch

(4,672 posts)
14. Can "Amicus" briefs be delivered verbally?
Thu May 21, 2026, 11:08 PM
Thursday

And if so, is lying to the court in the process of such delivery contempt or perjury?
Asking for a fiend.

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