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Congress keeps waiting for miracles while the rest of us watch obvious problems get worse. Rep. Andy Ogles is right to call out the paralysis — and he didn’t just complain. He had a bill ready to stop what he calls “birth terrorism” and a loophole that could let foreign influence sneak into our highest office. That should make every American sit up and pay attention.
What Rep. Andy Ogles is Warning About
Ogles says a recent Supreme Court ruling didn’t go the way conservatives wanted, and he predicted it. He warned that the ruling leaves room for exploitation through birth tourism and other tricks. His red flag: people could use U.S. soil — even places like Guam — to give birth and create citizenship ties that have strange national-security angles. He used blunt language because blunt words are what the moment calls for.
Why a Temporary Fix Makes Sense
Not a Panacea, But a Stopgap
Ogles pushed a temporary measure to block what he calls foreign meddling by way of birthright loopholes. That’s not radical. It is common sense. When a rule can be gamed by foreign actors, Congress should step in with a targeted fix while lawmakers debate long-term reform. Waiting for a perfect plan is a luxury America can’t afford when national security is at stake.
National Security, Birthright Citizenship, and Common Sense
People on the left will lecture about the sanctity of birthright citizenship and act like any limit is some sort of betrayal. But sensible limits against organized birth tourism and foreign influence are not betrayal. They are basic border and security policy. If a foreign power can use people and paperwork to gain influence in American politics, Congress has an obligation to close that door.
Congress, Do Your Freaking Job
Ogles had legislation ready. That should embarrass lawmakers who talk tough but fail to act. Republicans — and Americans who value common sense — should back practical laws that protect citizenship and guard against foreign influence. Play the politics if you must, but at least pass stopgaps while we hammer out bigger reforms. If Congress won’t act, voters should remember who left the door open.
