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Every president to date was either a citizen at the adoption of the Constitution in 1789 or born in the United States; of those in the latter group, every president except two (Chester A. Arthur and Barack Obama) had two U.S.-citizen parents.

Cruz would be the first President born outside the US. He would also be the first President to have dual citizenship. Cruz was a Canadian citizen at birth thru birthright citizenship. His mother had to register his birth at the consulate to convey citizenship. So Cruz was a Canadian citizen before he became an American citizen.

Should the children of illegal aliens, tourists in the US, or those holding green cards who elect not be citizens be eligible for the Presidency?