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Fact-Check: Ivana Trump’s Citizenship Status and the Birthright Citizenship of Her Children

What We Know

The claim states that Ivana Trump was not an American citizen until 1988 and that she gave birth to Donald Trump Jr. in 1977, Ivanka in 1981, and Eric in 1984. This claim is supported by multiple sources:

1. Citizenship Timeline: Ivana Trump, originally from Czechoslovakia, became a U.S. citizen in 1988. Prior to that, she was living in the U.S. legally but did not hold citizenship (Wikipedia).
2. Birth Dates: Donald Trump Jr. was born in December 1977, Ivanka in October 1981, and Eric in January 1984. All three children were born in New York, which grants them U.S. citizenship under the 14th Amendment, regardless of their mother's citizenship status at the time of their births (Associated Press, Politifact).
3. Birthright Citizenship: According to the 14th Amendment, any child born on U.S. soil is automatically a U.S. citizen. Since Donald Trump was a U.S. citizen when his children were born, they are U.S. citizens by birthright (Reuters, FactCheck.org).

Analysis

The evidence presented supports the claim that Ivana Trump was not a U.S. citizen until 1988 and that her children were born in the U.S. during her non-citizen status. However, the crucial point is that the citizenship of the children is determined by their father, Donald Trump, who was a U.S. citizen at the time of their births. This means that despite Ivana's citizenship status, the children automatically received U.S. citizenship.

1. Source Reliability: The sources used in this analysis include reputable news organizations like the Associated Press, Reuters, and Politifact, which are known for their fact-checking rigor. The information regarding Ivana Trump's citizenship status and the birth dates of her children is corroborated by multiple credible sources, enhancing the reliability of the claim.
2. Potential Bias: While the sources are generally reliable, it is important to note that discussions around Donald Trump and his policies can be politically charged. Therefore, while the facts about Ivana's citizenship and the birthright citizenship of her children are accurate, interpretations of these facts may vary based on political perspectives.

Conclusion

The claim that Ivana Trump was not an American citizen until 1988 and that she gave birth to Donald Trump Jr. in 1977, Ivanka in 1981, and Eric in 1984 is True. All dates and citizenship statuses are accurate, and the children are U.S. citizens by birthright due to their father's citizenship. The assertion that their citizenship could be affected by Ivana's status is misleading, as their citizenship is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment.

Sources

1. Wikipedia - Ivana Trump
2. Associated Press - President Trump's first 3 children did not receive birthright ...
3. Reuters - Fact Check: Trump’s birthright citizenship ban will not ...
4. FactCheck.org - Posts Falsely Question Citizenship of Trump's Children ...
5. Politifact - Birthright citizenship didn't apply to Trump's children ...
6. Snopes - Trump's children will not be affected by his birthright ...
7. WRAL - Fact check: Would Trump's immigration plan affect his own ...
8. FactCheck.org - Trump’s birthright citizenship ban will not ...