Foreigners in Our Government?

Today's topic? "We Shouldn't Allow Foreigners to Be Part of Our Government." Oof, that's a spicy one. I mean, in a country like the U.S., built on immigrants chasing the American Dream, this hits close to home. But let's unpack it. Is it about protecting national security, or is it just old-school xenophobia? I'll share my take, throw in some history, and maybe change my own mind by the end.