Trump on Doha Talks: 'May or May Not Be Important'; Criticizes Birthright Citizenship
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- U.S. President Donald Trump commented on upcoming talks between the U.S. and Iran in Doha, Qatar.
- He stated the meeting "may or may not be important" and that they will "see."
- Trump also addressed the Supreme Court's expected decision on birthright citizenship, calling it "very bad" and "destructive."
U.S. President Donald Trump offered a cautious outlook on the upcoming U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding talks scheduled in Doha, Qatar. Responding to questions at a White House event, Trump stated, "The meeting in Doha may or may not be important. We will see."
The meeting in Doha may or may not be important. We will see.
Trump also commented on the anticipated Supreme Court decision regarding birthright citizenship. He reiterated his stance that birthright citizenship is "very bad" for the country and "extremely destructive," noting that the United States is unique in applying this principle. "We are the only country that does this. No other country applies birthright citizenship. It is extremely destructive, very costly," he asserted.
This is very bad for our country. We are the only country that does this. No other country applies birthright citizenship. It is extremely destructive, very costly.
Additionally, Trump addressed the issue of "socialist candidates" being supported by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. He characterized such support as a "big threat" to the nation, equating the term "social democrat" with "communism." Trump suggested that while some might dismiss his strong warning, "smart people will say 'He's probably right.'"
I think this is actually a big threat to our country.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.