His mother was an American citizen. Cruz was a US citizen by birthright.
By law Cruz is a natural born citizen. You may not like it but until a court rules otherwise that is how it is.
Nope. The original intent of including NBC within the eligibility clause was to prevent a person with foreign influence/allegiance from becoming President and thus CiC. Understanding that intent, which is documented, an NBC means one that only has allegiance to the United States at birth. Dual Citizenship can’t be NBC as it negates the intent of the clause.
His mother was an American citizen. Cruz was a US citizen by birthright.
By law Cruz is a natural born citizen. You may not like it but until a court rules otherwise that is how it is.
You got it — his mother WAS.
But living in Canada and receiving all the benefits of a *Canadian citizen* —— that would be she WAS A CANADIAN CITIZEN WHEN LITTLE TED! WAS BORN —
WAS BORN IN CANADA = NATURAL BORN CITIZEN OF CANADA.
Whether you like it or not. Just the facts.