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red dog 1

(33,834 posts)
Tue Jun 30, 2026, 02:31 PM Jun 30

"No other country does birthright citizenship," Trump told reporters and the public yesterday.

"No other country does birthright citizenship," Trump told reporters and the public yesterday.
Not a single reporter told him he was wrong – that 32 other countries have it – even though all of the reporters knew that, or they should be fired for not knowing it.

Mark Jacob (@markjacob.bsky.social) 2026-06-30T13:07:32.600Z
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"No other country does birthright citizenship," Trump told reporters and the public yesterday. (Original Post) red dog 1 Jun 30 OP
I agree..these reporters or so called journalists do not question the misinformation or follow up on unanswered question Deuxcents Jun 30 #1
Access is more important to these cretins RetiredParatrooper Jun 30 #17
I can almost understand access PatSeg Jun 30 #18
What good is access... returnee Jul 1 #44
Yes, it does seem that way PatSeg Jul 1 #47
I was/am very ignorant about this so it would have been great to get the truth at that press conference. efhmc Jun 30 #35
So...we're going to be the world leader by copying the "lesser" nations? -misanthroptimist Jun 30 #2
By now the world knows if he's not lying, then he is exhibiting signs of dementia. Baitball Blogger Jun 30 #3
There ARE NO reporters any more. Remember , these persons with recorders are just assistants with Press Passes. dave99 Jun 30 #4
There are no real reporters on the White House press corps any more. That doesn't mean they don't exist. ShazzieB Jun 30 #9
Come back, Helen Thomas! maddiemom Jul 1 #39
Replace Them With modrepub Jun 30 #16
They can be replaced with the app that is used by the doctors when a person is being examined LiberalArkie Jun 30 #26
Kick dalton99a Jun 30 #5
They All Do, Mr.Bee Jun 30 #6
thanks for the list. AllaN01Bear Jun 30 #12
Thanks for the list dalton99a oasis Jun 30 #13
Conclusion............... Lovie777 Jun 30 #29
and the m$m. AllaN01Bear Jun 30 #33
Well stated. In text it is thus...... twodogsbarking Jul 1 #42
MAGA idiots will be twisting themselves into pretzels to explain how he is actually right... Ol Janx Spirit Jun 30 #7
My go-to place for 'MAGAt Pretzel Idiot' watching is CNN Newsnight with Abby Phillips. It never disappoints. OGBuzz Jun 30 #19
Reporters don't even defend one of their own. SidneyR Jun 30 #8
Naaa, paycheck to paycheck dependants dave99 Jun 30 #11
Shrub appointed them as part of a plan to push the "unitary executive" view struggle4progress Jun 30 #10
Did reporters even get a chance to refute that lie? maxsolomon Jun 30 #14
Close to 100 do obamanut2012 Jun 30 #15
Those who listen to Trump are immune to the truth. gordianot Jun 30 #20
Obviously he is wrong/lying lakercub Jun 30 #21
Reporters too afraid to do their job should no longer have one... Moostache Jun 30 #22
Their profession/calling/job was so important to the founders that they're protected with the First Amendment Deuxcents Jun 30 #30
Even if he were correct, using THEIR language, that makes us exceptional! karynnj Jun 30 #23
Why would they bother correcting him on the spot? cab67 Jun 30 #24
I don't know..they all need called out on the spot. Misinformation flows because of silence so he gets away with it Deuxcents Jun 30 #31
The misinformation would flow even if he was corrected. cab67 Jun 30 #32
Christ!! Be The Light Jun 30 #25
Many of the reporters from right wing outlets AdamGG Jun 30 #27
Freedom of the Press is wasted on them. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Jun 30 #28
The fact that he even uttered that kind of statement already told me it wasn't true. n/t Beartracks Jun 30 #34
Shame on them for not speaking up. Luciferous Jun 30 #36
The only thing you have to know about Trump is: he LIES. calimary Jun 30 #37
Electoral College bmichaelh Jul 1 #38
"'No other country does birthright citizenship' Trump told reporters and the public yesterday"" Ray Bruns Jul 1 #40
Reporter: "But Mr. President, have you read the U.S. Constitution?" FakeNoose Jul 1 #41
No other country lets violent insurrectionists walk out of prison and gives them $1.8 billion. dalton99a Jul 1 #43
Every time trump talks...i mean lies purr-rat beauty Jul 1 #45
No other industrialized country doesn't have a universal healthcare system. SamuelAdams Jul 1 #46

Deuxcents

(28,449 posts)
1. I agree..these reporters or so called journalists do not question the misinformation or follow up on unanswered question
Tue Jun 30, 2026, 02:45 PM
Jun 30

They are worthless and don’t even support each other when one gets called out when daring to speak or ask questions..they’re annoying

PatSeg

(54,217 posts)
18. I can almost understand access
Tue Jun 30, 2026, 04:29 PM
Jun 30

but they're getting access to appearances that are televised and their physical presence isn't actually necessary. Though he tends to be very harsh toward them, he still loves being the center of attention. If reporters didn't cater to his abuse and lies, he would be very unhappy.

I am still disappointed by how rare it is to see anyone stand up to him or walk out of the room.

returnee

(1,033 posts)
44. What good is access...
Wed Jul 1, 2026, 01:29 PM
Jul 1

…if you’re not going to do the job you should be doing? Seems they have a job where they can’t do their job.

PatSeg

(54,217 posts)
47. Yes, it does seem that way
Wed Jul 1, 2026, 03:22 PM
Jul 1

No wonder we refer to so many of them as stenographers; it certainly isn't journalism.

efhmc

(17,356 posts)
35. I was/am very ignorant about this so it would have been great to get the truth at that press conference.
Tue Jun 30, 2026, 10:22 PM
Jun 30

But silly me, I should have known it was a big fat lie and looked up the facts on yea old internet.

-misanthroptimist

(2,119 posts)
2. So...we're going to be the world leader by copying the "lesser" nations?
Tue Jun 30, 2026, 02:45 PM
Jun 30

Even if what he said was true -which as OP points out it's not- what he said makes no sense if we're "the hottest" country in the world.

Baitball Blogger

(52,976 posts)
3. By now the world knows if he's not lying, then he is exhibiting signs of dementia.
Tue Jun 30, 2026, 02:57 PM
Jun 30

History is not going to forgive us for allowing this country to get dismantled to this extent.

 

dave99

(815 posts)
4. There ARE NO reporters any more. Remember , these persons with recorders are just assistants with Press Passes.
Tue Jun 30, 2026, 02:58 PM
Jun 30

ShazzieB

(23,140 posts)
9. There are no real reporters on the White House press corps any more. That doesn't mean they don't exist.
Tue Jun 30, 2026, 03:21 PM
Jun 30

There are loads of them on YouTube, Substack, etc, doing independent journalism.

modrepub

(4,274 posts)
16. Replace Them With
Tue Jun 30, 2026, 03:53 PM
Jun 30

Dictation apps. Wonder how fast they’re critical thinking skills will kick in when they could loose their jobs to AI?

LiberalArkie

(19,999 posts)
26. They can be replaced with the app that is used by the doctors when a person is being examined
Tue Jun 30, 2026, 04:49 PM
Jun 30

Mr.Bee

(2,009 posts)
6. They All Do,
Tue Jun 30, 2026, 03:16 PM
Jun 30

And Most Do Voting By Mail.
But Don't Believe Your Lying Eyes
Only Believe His Lies.

How many of you have known a kid like this in school??
I sure did, and I remember he could not defend himself
and it didn't take long before he was paying bullies to protect him.

Lovie777

(24,708 posts)
29. Conclusion...............
Tue Jun 30, 2026, 04:53 PM
Jun 30

shithole's cult will believe him while his administration and Republican party repeats it.

twodogsbarking

(20,013 posts)
42. Well stated. In text it is thus......
Wed Jul 1, 2026, 11:27 AM
Jul 1

Thirty-three countries offer unconditional, automatic birthright citizenship (jus soli) to anyone born within their borders, regardless of their parents' legal status. This is most commonly practiced in the Americas, with the United States, Canada, and Mexico being prominent examples, along with nearly all countries in South America

Ol Janx Spirit

(1,155 posts)
7. MAGA idiots will be twisting themselves into pretzels to explain how he is actually right...
Tue Jun 30, 2026, 03:17 PM
Jun 30

...because those other places--including Canada and Mexico--are not actually countries somehow.

Because in their addled brains he is the smartest person in the entire universe and by definition cannot ever ever ever ever be wrong.

OGBuzz

(996 posts)
19. My go-to place for 'MAGAt Pretzel Idiot' watching is CNN Newsnight with Abby Phillips. It never disappoints.
Tue Jun 30, 2026, 04:32 PM
Jun 30

SidneyR

(261 posts)
8. Reporters don't even defend one of their own.
Tue Jun 30, 2026, 03:19 PM
Jun 30

When a reporter standing right next to them is insulted no other reporter says a damn word. They look like chastised school children.

maxsolomon

(39,542 posts)
14. Did reporters even get a chance to refute that lie?
Tue Jun 30, 2026, 03:24 PM
Jun 30

It's a 1-way conversation with that MFer.

gordianot

(15,816 posts)
20. Those who listen to Trump are immune to the truth.
Tue Jun 30, 2026, 04:32 PM
Jun 30

They do not want truth or questions to the dear leader to interfere with their state of bliss.

lakercub

(673 posts)
21. Obviously he is wrong/lying
Tue Jun 30, 2026, 04:35 PM
Jun 30

But even if it was true...so what? Is he mad we aren't more like Iran?

Moostache

(11,361 posts)
22. Reporters too afraid to do their job should no longer have one...
Tue Jun 30, 2026, 04:35 PM
Jun 30

If you draw a paycheck as a professional journalist and you let the BS hose go on and on without fail or challenge, then congratulations you identified at least PART of the problem...

The dereliction of duty and lack of integrity in many corners of the press is unforgiveable.

Deuxcents

(28,449 posts)
30. Their profession/calling/job was so important to the founders that they're protected with the First Amendment
Tue Jun 30, 2026, 05:12 PM
Jun 30

But like most in Congress, they’ve abdicated their rights and responsibilities

karynnj

(61,289 posts)
23. Even if he were correct, using THEIR language, that makes us exceptional!
Tue Jun 30, 2026, 04:37 PM
Jun 30

It really doesn't matter what other countries do, it is in our constitution.

cab67

(3,950 posts)
24. Why would they bother correcting him on the spot?
Tue Jun 30, 2026, 04:43 PM
Jun 30

He'd just tell them they're wrong and move on. Most reports will include the correct information. Most people would realize he's wrong, but his hardcore supporters would accept what he says as inerrant truth and some of those who know its excrement will still support him.

There's almost no point anymore. The best alternative is to simply not put a microphone in front of him.

Deuxcents

(28,449 posts)
31. I don't know..they all need called out on the spot. Misinformation flows because of silence so he gets away with it
Tue Jun 30, 2026, 05:16 PM
Jun 30

I wish we would shun him..that would have a bigger impact than giving him the spotlight every day

cab67

(3,950 posts)
32. The misinformation would flow even if he was corrected.
Tue Jun 30, 2026, 07:12 PM
Jun 30

Truth and fiction no longer matter to some people.

Be The Light

(167 posts)
25. Christ!!
Tue Jun 30, 2026, 04:48 PM
Jun 30

All they had to do was taken 5 seconds to ask google. What a bunch of incompetent worthless people!

AdamGG

(1,920 posts)
27. Many of the reporters from right wing outlets
Tue Jun 30, 2026, 04:50 PM
Jun 30

likely do not have the knowledge base to know that he's wrong, but more importantly, they don't care.

calimary

(91,671 posts)
37. The only thing you have to know about Trump is: he LIES.
Tue Jun 30, 2026, 11:47 PM
Jun 30

He’s a LIAR.

He LIES ALL THE TIME!

He lies like the rest of us breathe.

There’s literally nothing else anyone EVER needs to know about the Donald.

bmichaelh

(1,335 posts)
38. Electoral College
Wed Jul 1, 2026, 01:44 AM
Jul 1

Trump is wrong again.

Many times, he says things that have no basis in scientific or historical fact.

There is a lot of things this country does that other countries do not do.

But Trump does not call for their abolition as long it is in his favor.

One is Electoral College
There are many others.

Ray Bruns

(7,054 posts)
40. "'No other country does birthright citizenship' Trump told reporters and the public yesterday""
Wed Jul 1, 2026, 06:23 AM
Jul 1

So?

FakeNoose

(43,315 posts)
41. Reporter: "But Mr. President, have you read the U.S. Constitution?"
Wed Jul 1, 2026, 09:39 AM
Jul 1

"... Does it matter what any other country does, since WE DO provide birthright citizenship?"



dalton99a

(96,529 posts)
43. No other country lets violent insurrectionists walk out of prison and gives them $1.8 billion.
Wed Jul 1, 2026, 11:56 AM
Jul 1

purr-rat beauty

(1,731 posts)
45. Every time trump talks...i mean lies
Wed Jul 1, 2026, 01:31 PM
Jul 1

...it reminds me of a stranger farting in the public restroom stall next to me

I don't want to hear it but they gotta let it out...unscrupulously

SamuelAdams

(455 posts)
46. No other industrialized country doesn't have a universal healthcare system.
Wed Jul 1, 2026, 02:20 PM
Jul 1

Based on his logic, he should support us joining the rest of the industrialized world. On the topic, has it ever occurred to him that birthright citizenship and immigration is what made us so great?

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