Topic: Birtherism

2 chapters across the catalog

45: 45 Savage
2:21 - 6:00

45: 45 Savage

Roger Stone, Donald Trump, and Birtherism Origins

Roger Stone describes the strategic use of the birth certificate issue to resonate with Republican voters who questioned Barack Obama's origins. The discussion explores how Donald Trump became the face of the birther movement to differentiate Obama as a "Manchurian-type candidate." While the narrative is often labeled as racist, the hosts suggest the motive was a calculated political maneuver to disqualify a political opponent.

45: 45 Savage
9:29 - 12:06

45: 45 Savage

Hillary Clinton Campaign, Birtherism Rumor Origins

The rumor regarding Barack Obama's birth certificate allegedly originated within Hillary Clinton's 2008 campaign before being adopted by Donald Trump. The hosts discuss how the media framed the issue as purely racist due to Obama's skin color, while Trump viewed it as a legal disqualification tactic. This "proxy war" served to weaken Clinton's future candidacy while elevating Trump's profile.