Rethinking a Muslim Ban

Monday, December 1, 2025

The political and media elite erupted again this week when President Trump stated that, if reelected, he would “absolutely revoke citizenship from naturalized criminals” and take strong measures to protect Americans from violent offenders who entered under our increasingly broken immigration system. He reminded audiences that he has the authority to do so, and that protecting the American people is not only legitimate — it is the first responsibility of the commander in chief. The statement immediately reignited the debate over immigration from radicalized regions and the now-infamous “Muslim Ban.”