President Donald Trump made history Wednesday, becoming the first sitting president ever to attend oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court—a bold move underscoring the high stakes of his push to end automatic birthright citizenship for children of those in the country illegally or temporarily.

But outside the Court, left-wing activists and celebrity figures gathered to protest the effort, amplifying familiar talking points as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.

Among them was celebrity chef and activist José Andrés, who accused Trump of attempting to rewrite long-standing rules.

“The argument is that this country, this year, is celebrating 250 years! It’s not the time to be changing the game’s rules. Those rules have been already done,” Andrés said. “Let’s keep working to make sure that the 15 million immigrants become part of America. This is what America should be working towards.”

Andrés also criticized Trump for “changing the game’s rules,” arguing those rules “have been already done” and suggesting that tightening birthright citizenship is not what America “should be working towards.”

Other demonstrators echoed similar concerns, despite the administration’s argument that the 14th Amendment has been widely misinterpreted and never intended to grant automatic citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil regardless of parental status.

“Well, I don’t know that there should be no limits, but there certainly shouldn’t be the limits that are proposed. And Justice Robert said it way better than I could. It’s a new world. It’s the same Constitution,” one protester told Fox News Digital while holding a small dog wearing a sign that read “NO KINGS. ONLY B—-ES.”

Another protester warned, “We are setting ourselves up for a two-tiered, or hierarchy of citizenship, you know. Why is it that some people who are born here get to be citizens and other people are not, based on who their parents’ ancestry is? To me that just violates the core concept of equality that our country is supposed to be founded on.”

“It will help regulations when it comes to certain laws. And it was kind of – the hearing itself – it was educational, a lot of things to take, and things to learn from the 14th Amendment,” another added.

“We have a 14th Amendment for a reason,” one activist said. “We can’t rewrite the Constitution.”

Inside the courtroom, Hollywood actor Robert De Niro—a longtime Trump critic—was also present, seated among guests of the justices. After the hearing, De Niro struggled to articulate a clear takeaway from the arguments.

“I’m waiting to get a, getting a – I’m not sure because I could hear, but not hear. It’s complicated. So, I can’t say,” De Niro responded when asked about the oral arguments he had just witnessed.

Still, he quickly pivoted to attacking Trump, claiming the administration’s position was designed to “get rid of people they don’t want.”

When asked about accusations of “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” De Niro dismissed them outright.

“People don’t like him for a reason,” De Niro shot back. “All the terrible things he’s done. If he did nice things, then he could have, he had the chance — he became president — to do nice things, not hateful, retribution, not just, outright mean things. If he did nice things, people would love him. But he’s got a problem. He’s damaged.”

Asked what specifically bothered him about Trump, De Niro said “everything.”

“Everything that we all know now,” he added while leaving the courthouse.

The case—centered on whether the Constitution mandates automatic citizenship for children born to non-citizens—represents one of the most consequential legal battles over immigration policy in decades. Early reporting indicated the Court may be skeptical of Trump’s argument, following more than two hours of intense questioning.

Also in attendance were key administration figures, including former Attorney General Pam Bondi and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, highlighting the administration’s unified front as it seeks to fundamentally reshape how citizenship is defined in the United States.

President Donald Trump made a high-profile appearance Tuesday night at one of Washington’s most iconic cultural venues, attending the opening performance of the hit musical Chicago at the newly renamed Trump-Kennedy Center. The visit marked one of his final appearances at the institution before it is set to close for a sweeping renovation this July.

According to reporting from Associated Press, Trump arrived at the Washington, DC landmark alongside First Lady Melania Trump, drawing attention from both attendees and media alike. The evening also marked a notable milestone for the couple—it was their first joint appearance at the venue since the January 26 premiere of the documentary Melania, as previously reported by Breitbart News.

Trump has made several appearances at the venue in recent years, including attending the opening night production of Les Misérables last summer. But Tuesday’s event carried added weight, coming at a time of significant transformation and controversy surrounding the institution.

The musical Chicago—set in the roaring 1920s—remains one of Broadway’s most enduring productions. Known for its sharp satire, the show explores how the worlds of show business and media can elevate criminals into celebrities, a theme that continues to resonate with modern audiences. As noted in the AP report, the production’s biting commentary on fame and scandal adds an extra layer of intrigue to its staging in the nation’s capital.

The audience greeted the president and first lady with a standing ovation as they took their seats, underscoring the significance of the moment. The beloved production will continue its limited run at the Opera House through April 5, offering theatergoers one of the final opportunities to experience performances at the venue before its temporary closure.

Looking ahead, the center is scheduled to host another major event: the awarding of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to comedian Bill Maher on June 28—an occasion Trump could potentially attend as well.

Since returning to office in January 2025, Trump has exerted considerable influence over the institution. As the AP report outlines, the Republican president reshaped its leadership by installing a new, handpicked board of trustees. That board subsequently named him chairman and approved the rebranding of the venue to include his name.

These sweeping changes have not come without backlash. The renaming of the center and the decision to close it for two years triggered a wave of cancellations from prominent performers, musicians, and artistic groups, many of whom voiced opposition to Trump’s involvement in the historically prestigious institution.

The controversy has also spilled into the legal arena. Both the name change and the planned closure are currently the subject of ongoing legal proceedings, leaving the future of the Trump-Kennedy Center uncertain even as it prepares to go dark for renovations.

For now, however, the spotlight remains on the stage—where art, politics, and public attention continue to intersect in dramatic fashion.