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Charlie Kirk: “The 14th Amendment was largely applicable to free [slaves].”

Featuring: Charlie Kirk, Conservative, Right-wing Populist | Conservative Political Activist and Media Personality | National

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The Ultimate Birthright Citizenship Debate

Published | Video Starts at 03:10

Those who drafted the 14th amendment did. Yeah, the 14th amendment was in what year? 1866. Yeah, exactly. Way past the founding era. So you don't agree with The 14th Amendment was largely applicable to free [slaves]. I understand that was a purpose, but it was also been extended to those who. Exactly. No, you're right. It has been wrongly extended. You know, the 14th Amendment, Supreme Court. (03:10–03:13)

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Asserts that the 14th Amendment was primarily intended for freed slaves.

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