The Historical Precedent for Trump's 'Public Charge' Rule Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Acting Director of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Ken Cuccinelli, speaks during a briefing at the White House, Monday, Aug. 12, 2019, in Washington. ( AP Photo/Evan Vucci ) Produced by Andres O'Hara Produced by GBH, PRX and WNYC Studios