The phrase in Article II, Section 1, of the Constitution states that “no person except a natural born Citizen…shall be eligible to the office of President.” According to the interpretation of most scholars, who can become president?

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According to most scholars, citizens born in the United States and citizens born abroad of parents who are U.S. citizens are eligible to become president. This is known as the "natural born citizen" requirement. Native-born and naturalized citizens can also become president, but only if they meet the "natural born citizen" requirement through their parents. Only naturalized citizens and only first-generation citizens are not eligible to become president.

The Phrase in Article II, Section 1, of the Constitution