Trump supports birthright citizenship — when the recipient is on the U.S. men’s soccer team

By: Candice Norwood, The 19th

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: July 7, 2026

Words: 310

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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Apparently, President Donald Trump will support a recipient of birthright citizenship when it’s a member of the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team.

Trump stated in a press conference Monday that he asked FIFA to review U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension before the organization reversed its decision, which will allow the star striker to play in Monday night’s match against Belgium.

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