“my question is, how in the WORLD did he get a security clearance without proving where he was born!!!”
Sadly, elected officials don’t require security clearance. When the people elect you they have cleared you for access to classified material.
Correct.
That is the purpose of the First Amendment, for the press to keep an eye on the gov’t.
Btw, that is why the records, the adoptive name, etc all matter. You are required to run for office with your REAL name, so your background can be vetted!