Possible 2016 presidential candidate Ted Cruz 's birth certificate raised eligibility question . Cruz was born in Canada to American citizen mother and Cuban father . Birther - in - chief Donald Trump raised question of Cruz 's eligibility in weekend appearance . Question hinges on the definition of what is a ` ` natural - born '' citizen .
Possible 2016 presidential candidate Ted Cruz 's birth circumstances raise eligibility questions . Cruz was born in Canada to U.S. citizen mother and Cuban father . Birther-in-chief Donald Trump raised question of Cruz 's eligibility in weekend appearance . Question hinges on the definition of what is a `` natural-born '' citizen .