Were he parents citizens when she was born?
Wasn't she an anchor baby?
Doesn't this disqualify her from running for the office?
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Nope... As of 2016, legal and constitutional scholars generally agree that natural born citizens include people born in the United States, as well as those born outside the country who meet certain requirements at birth. These requirements include being the child of a U.S. citizen parent or being adopted by U.S. citizen parents before age 18. HIGHLIGHT CHILD OF A US Citizen Parent
She and her parents were not subject to the jurisdiction of the USA when she was born. They were subject to the jurisdiction of her parents nation.
She is not eligible for office.
Her parents weren't citizens at her birth.