Donald Trump urges new US citizens to assimilate in video message

President Donald Trump has issued a welcome message for new American citizens urging them to help others assimilate and remain loyal to their new country.

The video will be played for more than 9,000 new citizens on Wednesday at two naturalisation ceremonies in Los Angeles.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a video welcome message for new American citizens (White House/AP)
US President Donald Trump speaks during a video welcome message for new American citizens (White House/AP)

In the message, Mr Trump welcomes citizens into the “American family” and tells them “our traditions are now your traditions”.

He says they should teach American values to others and “help newcomers assimilate to our way of life”.

The presidential welcome message is a key part of the naturalisation ceremony for immigrants who are becoming US citizens.

Former presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush produced similar video messages for use during these events.

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