President Donald Trump will tell immigrants at their naturalization ceremony that American culture is "yours to preserve," according to a new video obtained by Fox News Digital. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
The president emphasizes traditional values, calling on new citizens to uphold what he describes as the pillars of American society.
"In this country, we believe in hard work, a merit system and equality of opportunity. We believe in self-government and the fair, equal and impartial rule of law. And we cherish our liberty and our God-given rights to free speech, the free exercise of religion and the right to keep and bear arms," he says. "This special American culture is now yours to preserve. Your freedoms are now yours to protect."
The message comes at a time when legal pathways to permanent residence in the U.S. are narrowing, making naturalization more important than ever for those already eligible.
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In 2024, over 800,000 people became naturalized U.S. citizens, a significant figure as the administration has taken increasingly hardline stances on illegal immigration. (Reuters/Eduardo Munoz)
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"I want to thank you for choosing us and believing that America is worthy of your aspirations," Biden said in an April 2021 clip.
"You all have one thing in common: Courage. The courage it takes to sacrifice and make this journey. The courage to leave your homes, your lives, your loved ones, and come to a nation that is more than just a place but rather an idea," he says.
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