[Sherman Logan]

One would have to believe that the Framers inserted that term haphazardly, to conclude that they had no intention to set the qualifications bar for President, any higher than for any other elected federal office.

They did set it higher. The President is the only official that must be born a citizen as opposed to naturalized.

[Flotsam_Jetsome]

"They did set it higher. The President is the only official that must be born a citizen as opposed to naturalized."

What a relief! Except. . .

[Nero Germanicus]

For the record, the Vice President must meet the same eligibility requirements as the president.

Chester A. Arthur was elected Vice President with a father who was a Northern Irish Citizen of the British Empire. William Arthur did become a naturalized US citizen when his son was fourteen years old.
Chester A. Arthur became president when James Garfield was assassinated.