Dual nationals who have U.S. citizenship but only loose ties to the country are campaigning to be freed from increasingly onerous obligations linked to their American nationality | David Gannon/AFP via Getty Images ‘Accidental Americans’ rejoice as Trump seeks to end birthright citizenship Some dual nationals with loose ties to the US hope the move could help free them of burdens tied to their passport.

PARIS — Donald Trump's decision to challenge birthright citizenship is earning applause from one corner: "Accidental Americans," who would rather be unburdened of their citizenship as cheaply as possible.

As POLITICO reported in July, “Accidental Americans” — dual nationals who have U.S. citizenship but only loose ties to the country — are campaigning to be freed from increasingly onerous obligations linked to their American nationality. The group has since received the backing of French President Emmanuel Macron.

"The large majority of members of my organization were born on American soil to French parents and now face negative fiscal consequences as a result. Had there been no birthright citizenship, we wouldn't have the problems we have today," said Fabien Lehagre, leader of a French "accidentals" advocacy group.

"To the degree that President Trump has opened this debate, it's a good thing because it allows us to pose another question about the advantages and disadvantages linked to American nationality," Lehagre added. "If he is ready to end birthright citizenship, he should find it normal to let go of American fiscal policy on those who — without complication — fit the birthright profile."

Trump made the announcement Monday during the taping of an interview for Axios on HBO. The American president said he is preparing an executive order with White House legal staff that would reverse so-called birthright citizenship, a policy that grants automatic citizenship to those born on U.S. soil.

An executive order by Trump would likely trigger judicial action. Many legal scholars argue that the policy is rooted in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. constitution, and would hence require a constitutional amendment to change.

Lehagre has planned a rally for November 11 to coincide with Trump's visit to Paris for the centennial of the end of World War I. The U.S. president has been invited to the gathering, Lehagre said.