Donald Trump posted a controversial and strongly worded letter on Truth Social in which he referred to countries such as India and China as “hellholes,” while sharply criticising the concept of birthright citizenship in the United States and alleging that immigrants exploit American systems.
The letter focused heavily on hiring practices in California’s technology sector, claiming that job opportunities are dominated by individuals from India and China and that others are being pushed out. It asserted that employment opportunities are disproportionately occupied by immigrants from these countries, though it did not provide evidence to substantiate these claims. The tone of the letter framed immigration as a systemic disadvantage to American workers, particularly in high-skilled industries.
At the centre of the argument was the issue of birthright citizenship, which has become a major legal and political debate in the United States. Trump argued that the policy allows children born on American soil to automatically become citizens, which then enables their families to enter or remain in the country through sponsorship pathways. The letter stated that a child born in the US becomes an “instant citizen,” after which families from countries like India or China can relocate, presenting this as a structural loophole in immigration policy.
The letter also argued that decisions on birthright citizenship should not be left to courts or legal experts, but instead be determined through a national vote. It cited a social media poll to suggest that public opinion would favour restricting the policy and expressed distrust toward legal institutions, including the judiciary, for their handling of the issue.
In addition, the letter criticised the American Civil Liberties Union, accusing it of supporting policies that allegedly prioritise undocumented immigrants over US citizens. It went as far as labelling the organisation as “criminal” and suggested that it should be investigated under racketeering laws, a serious allegation typically associated with organised crime.
The text expanded its critique to public services, alleging that immigrants exploit systems such as healthcare and welfare. It referred to emergency room usage and claimed that taxpayers bear the cost of treating undocumented individuals. It also raised concerns about alleged welfare misuse in states like California and argued that immigration is reshaping cultural and linguistic identity in the country.
The letter further referenced proceedings in the Supreme Court of the United States related to birthright citizenship, expressing dissatisfaction with how constitutional interpretation is being applied. It argued that existing legal interpretations do not reflect modern realities of global mobility and immigration patterns, reinforcing Trump’s broader position that current policies require fundamental change.
