birther movement

Former Maricopa County Sheriff and U.S. Senate candidate Joe Arpaio speaks at his office in January in Fountain Hills, Ariz.

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Politics & Government

Senate Candidate Joe Arpaio Vows To Keep Pushing Birtherism

11:50am March 28, 2018

by Scott Neuman

The ex-Arizona sheriff, who was jailed for criminal contempt before being pardoned by President Trump, says he has "100 percent" proof that former President Barack Obama's birth certificate is fake.

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Politics & Government

Without Apology, Trump Now Says: 'Obama Was Born In' The U.S.

2:01pm September 16, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

After years of questioning Barack Obama's birthplace and the legitimacy of his presidency, Donald Trump is only now saying he no longer believes the false conspiracy theory he's peddled for years.