Trump allies blame birthright citizenship for ‘birth tourism.’ How often does it happen? ^7.9%

PolitiFact - By Alex Min, Amy Sherman - 7/1/2026, 12:00 AM

Appeal to Authority 17.8% - Negativity Bias 13% - Post Hoc (False Cause) 12.8%

Criticizing the U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding birthright citizenship, some of President Donald Trump’s allies said having that right has opened the doors to "birth tourism." That’s a reference to pregnant women traveling from outside the U.S. to give birth here in order for their babies to gain citizenship. House Speaker Mike... more