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During Friday’s episode of HBO’s “Real Time,” Bill Maher addressed several controversial topics, including his stance on birthright citizenship. While acknowledging that constitutional changes would be necessary to alter it, Maher expressed skepticism about the current implementation of birthright citizenship.
The discussion began with Maher criticizing President Trump’s leadership approach and understanding of governmental processes. He specifically referenced Trump’s recent handling of the TikTok situation, where Trump disregarded both House and Senate votes through proclamation. The conversation then shifted to birthright citizenship, with Maher expressing his reservations about the concept.
Maher: Birthright Citizenship ‘Has Been Bastardized’
After Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) defended birthright citizenship, Maher countered, “Come on, man. Rich Chinese people come here just — they fly over here and then they have the baby here just so they can be an American citizen. It… pic.twitter.com/RnLRnZujRf
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“Now, I don’t even think birthright citizenship is a good idea to begin with, it seems kind of crazy to have that in the — but it’s in the Constitution,” Maher stated during the broadcast.
When Representative Ro Khanna, a Democrat from California, defended the practice of birthright citizenship, Maher pushed back strongly. He highlighted concerns about potential abuse of the system, particularly referencing birth tourism.
President Trump was right to end birthright citizenship.
Communist China has exploited this loophole by having women travel to the Northern Mariana Islands to give birth, securing U.S. citizenship for their children.
It’s a national security threat, and it must end. pic.twitter.com/u5LThBfrkn
— Rep. Tom Tiffany (@RepTiffany) January 22, 2025
“Come on, man. Rich Chinese people come here just — they fly over here and then they have the baby here just so they can be an American citizen. It has been bastardized. You can’t say that this is just all for the good,” Maher argued.
The host’s comments reflect growing debates about immigration policies and constitutional rights in America, though he acknowledged that any changes to birthright citizenship would require a constitutional amendment.
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