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:
Cruz is not eligible since he is not a natural born citizen. Neither is Rubio. Neither is Barry…all for the same reason. If people quit supporting usurpers it would be a start.
Ain’t that the truth neither trump or Cruz should be elected
Omg don’t u guys EVER get tired of making excuses for trump face it he is NOT presidential material
Trump is a sleeze bag
Cruz for President
Cruz for president
the reason it is necessary for both parents to be American citizens is to avoid outside influence. you need two American born parents to fulfill the requirements of Natural Born Citizen, not just one parent
Trump16. The news media brought this up
The news media brought this face up not Trump. Check it out.
This is nothing but nonsense. Donald should grow up. He acts like a high school bully. CRUZ FOR PRESIDENT! !!