Cruz’s Birthright Citizenship Stance Sparks Backlash After Old Clip Resurfaces

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Cruz’s Birthright Citizenship Stance Sparks Backlash After Old Clip Resurfaces
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Sen. Ted Cruz denounced the Supreme Court’s ruling upholding birthright citizenship as a travesty, while a 2011 clip shows him defending birthright citizenship as constitutional. Critics accused him of pandering to his base, highlighting a reversal that mirrors past comments by Rubio and praise and critique from Trump allies, underscoring ongoing debates over who is eligible for citizenship and how conservatives should interpret the 14th Amendment.

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