Fact Check: Is the U.S. the Only Country With Birthright Citizenship?

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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)

Claim: The U.S. is the only country that grants birthright citizenship and it is widely abused.

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: Dozens of countries grant birthright citizenship, and evidence shows birth tourism accounts for only a small percentage of births in the U.S.

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Date: 04/01/2026

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Last Updated on April 1, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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