RE: A person born with loyalty to more than one country is already in question as to which country they are most loyal to.
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One does not acquire “loyalty” to a country simply by virtue of one’s birth ( I am sure the framers understand that too ).
I know of many people who were not born in the USA and who, by virtue of their birth in another country are dual citizens whether they like it or not.
That does not mean that their loyalty to the United States is in question. That also does not mean that that they are now split in their loyalty to the USA and whichever country they were born in.
The American Taliban John Walker Lindh was a natural born citizen. This means nothing.
On the other hand, I know of several folks who were born overseas who have fought for this country and are loyal to her.
I am sure the framers can appreciate that as well.
One does not control the circumstances of one’s birth. However, one can control which country one will love. And that is the most important thing.
If Ted Cruz RELINQUISHES his Canadian citizenship, that issue becomes moot. The issue then becomes this — is the citizenship by birth by virtue of his mother being American qualifying?
if he does not, then of course, he cannot ran for president.
if he does not, then of course, he cannot ran for president.
This might be PRACTICALLY true, but it isn't legally true.
Three of our first four Presidents were dual citizens of the United States and France, while they were serving as US President.
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison.