Ted may have been born a citizen of Canada. One would have to check Canadian laws to verify. Ted was born as citizen of the US via Title 8 section 1401 - Nationals and Citizens of the US at birth. As such, he was born a US Citizen, has always been a US citizen, has never been naturalized, and has never needed to be naturalized.
Your argument has descended to the point of comic relief. It only provokes smiles now.