The status of children born to parents out of the country was the citizenship of the parents for diplomatic representatives and military. This is not an exception but incorporates the beliefs of the time and the intent of the constitution.
Yes, this is true. That would apply to diplomats, but Adm. John S.McCain was not a diplomat. His status was the same a s Michealis. His son, John, would be a Panamanian citizen were it not for the SOFA like agreements with Panama.
His US citizenship is not in question. His Article II eligibility to be POTUS is. That is why we are seeking the matter to be adjudicated, DIRECTLY for the 1st time in US history. Let’s truly settle this matter via that method.