Donald Trump may be giving voters a bit of Déjà vu this week, as he brought up the issue of Senator Ted Cruz’s birthplace, and whether or not he can be President of the United States after being born outside of the country.
On the surface, the parallels to Donald Trump’s public fight with Barack Obama about his birth certificate are obvious, but the issue with Ted Cruz is much more complex.
While the place of birth for Obama was in question, as many believe he was actually born in Kenya rather than the United States, Ted Cruz’s place of birth is without question. He was born in Canada.
How he is eligible for president lies in vague wording from our constitution.
To serve as President, one must be a natural born citizen of the United Sates, nothing is mentioned about the actual place of birth. Because Ted Cruz had citizenship at birth — because he was born to an American citizen — many legal scholars agree that that he satisfies the legal requirements and can serve in the Oval Office.
If it sounds as if Trump is attacking Cruz, he is, but only slightly.
Rather than questioning his eligibility, he is questioning the logic behind nominating a candaite with which there is any doubt at all over his legal ability to serve.
To see exactly what Trump said, and Cruz’s hilarious response, continue reading on the next page:
Curtis Little
take trump over that creep cruz both of them are nuts
That’s all he has? Still he has knocked out many with what we can expect from Democrats who play to win. Once Ben goes, Cruz will have a solid base.
I just heard on TV that Cruz just gave up his Canadian citizenship about 18 months ago…..
Yes our president need to be born in us.
Trump you lost my vote this is a low ship shot you idiot. Ted Cruz for president.
CRUZ BORN IN CANADA SHOULD BE RUNNING FOR USA PRESIDENT
JUST 18 MONTHS AGO; MAKES YOU THINK
We know Trump likes you !! Your a good guy Cruz !! I was born overseas too !! My father was stationed & relocate to France — My parents left America with 5 kids and came back with 6 kids !! Yes I’m American
Donald Trump For President CRUZ SHOULD NOT BE RUNNING