Things got heated on Fox News’ *The Five* following President Donald Trump’s latest bold move—an executive order revoking birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants and certain temporary visa holders. As usual, the left-wing panelist Jessica Tarlov tried to take the former president to task over his first-day executive order, but she found herself completely outmatched by conservative firebrand Greg Gutfeld.
The executive order, titled **”Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship,”** challenges the blanket interpretation of the 14th Amendment. Trump’s order states that U.S. citizenship does not automatically apply to children born to mothers unlawfully present in the country or temporarily visiting under visas, unless the father is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. While leftist activists have already lined up to challenge the order in court, Trump’s supporters argue that it’s a long-overdue correction to a system that has been exploited for decades.
Gutfeld made that point crystal clear, contrasting Trump’s decisive action with what he described as President Biden’s open-border policies. “Americans voted for this. That’s the difference,” Gutfeld declared. “I’m just telling you the reality.”
Tarlov attempted to counter Gutfeld, asking if he and others who support Trump’s policies truly voted to revoke birthright citizenship for individuals who are here legally. She specifically tried to frame Trump’s order as targeting students or workers on visas, insinuating that the president was attacking lawful immigrants.
But Gutfeld wasn’t about to let her misrepresent the issue. With his trademark wit, he fired back, highlighting her misunderstanding of the term “here legally.” When Tarlov accused Trump of disparaging undocumented immigrants who have so-called “anchor babies,” she insisted he wasn’t referring to individuals on temporary visas.
Gutfeld immediately cut her off, exposing the flaw in her argument. “You’re always going to choose this weird exception!” he said, pointing out how the system has been “gamed” for years. He went on to clarify that Trump’s executive order is about addressing a broad societal problem, not isolated cases.
“The fact is, Americans voted for Donald Trump because they saw these systems, these institutions, being gamed. The asylum issue, the birthright citizenship issue, the Title IX issue—every single part of society was being gamed by the left, and finally, Americans got pushed too far,” Gutfeld explained.
His comments cut through the noise, broadening the discussion beyond just immigration to encompass a larger cultural frustration with leftist overreach. Gutfeld highlighted how Trump’s victory in 2016 wasn’t just about a policy here or there; it was about Americans reclaiming control of their institutions after years of being ignored and undermined.
Tarlov, visibly rattled and seemingly out of ammunition, fell silent as Gutfeld’s points landed with clarity. Even her fellow panelists didn’t jump to her defense. Instead, Jesse Watters seamlessly pivoted the conversation to the next topic, leaving viewers with the clear impression that Gutfeld had decisively won the debate.
Trump’s executive order—and the heated debate it sparked on *The Five*—underscores the stark divide between conservative voters and the progressive left. For millions of Americans, Trump’s actions are seen as a restoration of fairness and the rule of law.
While the left predictably cries foul, accusing Trump of xenophobia, his supporters see this as yet another promise kept. The gaming of the system—whether through birthright citizenship, asylum loopholes, or unchecked visa programs—has fueled resentment among hard-working Americans. Trump’s order directly addresses that frustration and sets the tone for a renewed commitment to prioritizing U.S. citizens over global interests.
Greg Gutfeld’s takedown of Tarlov wasn’t just a TV moment; it was a reflection of the broader ideological battle playing out across America. And in this round, it’s clear who walked away the winner.