| Record | OBS-0859 |
|---|---|
| Category | Government/Cover-ups |
| Status | DEBUNKED |
| Summary | A conspiracy theory claiming that Barack Obama was not born in the United States and thus was ineligible to be President. Proponents demanded his birth certificate as proof. |
| Origin | The theory emerged during Obama's 2008 presidential campaign and persisted through his presidency, fueled by political opponents and internet rumors. |
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| Evidence / consensus | Obama's birth certificate was released, confirming his birth in Hawaii. Courts and fact-checkers have repeatedly debunked the claims. The theory is widely considered a politically motivated smear. |
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