VIDEO: Checking on Sen. Ron Johnson’s ‘Birthright’ Claims

By Pat Kreitlow

January 31, 2025

Sen. Ron Johnson supports President Trump’s attempt to redefine the interpretation of the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution—spreading misinformation in the process.

Johnson and Trump falsely claim that the United States is nearly alone in providing citizenship to all who are born here, regardless of their class, race, or status. In fact, dozens of countries do the same.

If Trump and Johnson want to start reimagining the original intent of Constitutional amendments, Founding Editor Pat Kreitlow has a suggestion on where to start.

@upnorthnews Sen. Ron Johnson supports President Trump’s attempt to redefine the interpretation of the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution—spreading misinformation in the process. Johnson and Trump falsely claim that the United States is nearly alone in providing citizenship to all who are born here, regardless of their class, race, or status. In fact, dozens of countries do the same. If Trump and Johnson want to start reimagining the original intent of Constitutional amendments, Founding Editor Pat Kreitlow has a suggestion on where to start. #wisconsin #wisconsinnews #news #trump #immigration ♬ original sound – UpNorthNews

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Pat Kreitlow

The Founding Editor of UpNorthNews, Pat was a familiar presence on radio and TV stations in western Wisconsin before serving in the state Legislature. After a brief stint living in the Caribbean, Pat and wife returned to Chippewa Falls to be closer to their growing group of grandchildren. He now serves as UNN's chief political correspondent and host of UpNorthNews Radio, airing weekday mornings 6 a.m.-8 a.m on the Civic Media radio network and the UpNorthNews Facebook page.

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