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VP Pick Mike Pence Contradicts Trump’s Birther Claims

HeadlineSep 08, 2016

Donald Trump’s running mate, Indiana Governor Mike Pence, has contradicted Trump, saying he does not question whether President Obama was born in the United States. Over the years, Trump has repeatedly made false claims that Obama was not born in the U.S. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Pence said, “I believe Barack Obama was born in Hawaii. I accept his birthplace.” Donald Trump, however, did not revise his position during a Fox interview with Bill O’Reilly on Tuesday.

Bill O’Reilly: “Do you think your birther position has hurt you among African Americans?”

Donald Trump: “I don’t know. I have no idea. I don’t even talk about it anymore, Bill.

Bill O’Reilly: “No, I know.”

Donald Trump: “Because, you know, I just don’t bother talking about it.”

Bill O’Reilly: “But it’s there, it’s on the record.”

Donald Trump: “But I don’t know. I guess—I guess with maybe some. I don’t know why. I really don’t know why. But I don’t think—very few people—you’re the first one that’s brought that up in a while.”

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