The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced Wednesday that all newly naturalized citizens will now receive a personal letter from President Donald Trump, as reported by Fox News.
The letter, unveiled on Constitution Day, congratulates recipients while emphasizing the duties and responsibilities that come with American citizenship.
The letter was obtained by Fox News Digital and contains President Trump’s message to those who have taken the oath of citizenship.
“America has always welcomed those who embrace our values, assimilate into our society and pledge allegiance to our country,” the President wrote.
“This rich heritage is now yours to protect, promote and pass down to the next generation. Our history is now your history. Our customs are now your customs. And our Constitution is now yours to safeguard, honor and respect.”
President Trump underscored the significance of the oath, calling it a “sacred bond” with the nation. “The United States is now your homeland, and you stand as a part of one Nation under God,” he wrote.
“You have pledged your heart to America—and in return, she offers the boundless promise of freedom and opportunity.”
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The new policy aligns with the administration’s broader immigration approach, which promotes lawful migration while prioritizing enforcement against illegal immigration.
“I’m fine with legal immigration,” President Trump said at his first press conference of his second term. “We need people and I’m absolutely fine with it – we want to have it.”
DHS officials highlighted the importance of upholding high standards for citizenship. “American citizenship is a sacred trust, and it should never be treated like that,” DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement.
“To be an American citizen is to commit yourself to upholding our values, culture, and Constitution. We are doing everything in our power to make sure that anyone who is offered the privilege of becoming an American citizen fulfills their obligation to their new country.”
According to DHS sources, the administration has strengthened vetting practices to ensure applicants meet those standards. Steps include reinstating neighborhood interviews to determine moral character and identifying non-citizens who may have registered to vote.
Additionally, USCIS has overhauled the citizenship test to raise requirements for passing.
The rollout of President Trump’s letter coincides with September 17, the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia in 1787. In the closing of his message, the President expressed his confidence in the nation’s future.
“We applaud your devotion to our country, our people, our history and our great American story,” he wrote. “As long as the American people continue to love our country and uphold our values, there is nothing that our Nation cannot achieve. Our communities will flourish. Our people will prosper. Our traditions will endure. And our future will be brighter, more radiant and more hopeful than ever before.”
PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP WRITES LETTER TO SEND TO AMERICA’S NEWEST CITIZENS
“This rich heritage is now yours to protect, promote and pass down to the next generation. Our history is now your history… And our Constitution is now yours to safeguard, honor and respect.” pic.twitter.com/XntqCtZ6p9
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 17, 2025
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