Yahoo News exclusive: Trump releases birth certificate to Bill Maher, demands $5M
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Donald Trump has placed himself in the middle of another controversy involving a birth certificate—this time his own.
In a letter obtained by Yahoo
News, the real estate mogul and de facto leader of last year's "birther"
movement against President Barack Obama sent a copy of his New York
City birth certificate to comedian Bill Maher, who earlier this week made a Trump-like demand to see it.
On Monday's "Tonight Show With
Jay Leno," Maher said he would donate $5 million to the charity of
Trump’s choice (Maher suggested Hair Club for Men, among others) if the
"Celebrity Apprentice" host could prove he is not the "spawn of his
mother having sex with an orangutan." Maher was mocking Trump's
much-publicized announcement in October that he would donate $5 million
to charity if Obama would release his college records.
On Tuesday, a lawyer for Trump
sent the letter to Maher with the birth certificate attached, asking the
"Real Time" host to make good on his late-night offer:
In October, Trump announced he had "something very, very big concerning the president of the United States"—something he said could "possibly" change the election—leading to speculation that the 66-year-old might have unearthed scandalous information about Obama.Attached hereto is a copy of Mr. Trump's birth certificate, demonstrating that he is the son of Fred Trump, not an orangutan. Please remit the $5 million to Mr. Trump immediately and he will ensure that the money be donated to the following five charities in equal amounts: Hurricane Sandy Victims, The Police Athletic League, The American Cancer Society, The March of Dimes, and The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
"Barack Obama is the least transparent president in the history of this country," Trump said in a video shot from his New York office and uploaded to YouTube. "I'm very honored to have gotten him to release his long-form birth certificate or whatever it may be.
"I have a deal for the
president," Trump continued. "If Barack Obama opens up and gives his
college records and applications and if he gives his passport
applications and records, I will give to a charity of his
choice—inner-city children in Chicago, American Cancer Society, AIDS
research, anything he wants—a check immediately for $5 million."
Obama was unfazed. On "The
Tonight Show," Obama joked to Leno that the bad blood between him and
the "Celebrity Apprentice" star "dates back to when we were growing up
together in Kenya."
Trump thrust himself into the spotlight again on election night, firing off a series of tweets after Obama's victory over Mitt Romney.
"Well, back to the drawing
board!" Trump tweeted shortly after several networks, including Fox
News, called Ohio in the president's favor, sealing the win. "We can't let this happen. We should march on Washington and stop this travesty. Our nation is totally divided!
"Lets fight like hell and stop this great and disgusting injustice!" Trump continued. "The world is laughing at us. This election is a total sham and a travesty. We are not a democracy!"A representative for Maher did not immediately return a request for comment. On Monday, though, he told Leno he did not want to start a war with The Donald.
“I’m not looking for a feud with Donald Trump,” Maher said.
See Trump's full letter, including birth certificate, below:
January 8, 2013
Mr. Bill Maher
Real Time with Bill Maher
CBS Studios
7800 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Dear Mr. Maher:I represent Mr. Donald J. Trump. I write on his behalf to accept your offer (made during the Jay Leno Show on January 7, 2013) that Mr. Trump prove he is not the "spawn of his mother having sex with an orangutan."Attached hereto is a copy of Mr. Trump's birth certificate, demonstrating that he is the son of Fred Trump, not an orangutan. Please remit the $5 million to Mr. Trump immediately and he will ensure that the money be donated to the following five charities in equal amounts: Hurricane Sandy Victims, The Police Athletic League, The American Cancer Society, The March of Dimes, and The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Regards,
Scott S. Balber
Donald J. Trump's New York City birth certificate (Donald Trump)
An election for President and Commander in Chief of the Military must strive to be above reproach. Our public institutions must give the public confidence that a presidential candidate has complied with the election process that is prescribed by our Constitution and laws. It is only after a presidential candidate satisfies the rules of such a process that he/she can expect members of the public, regardless of their party affiliations, to give him/her the respect that the Office of President so much deserves.
Today I learn about birth certificates in the United Kingdom.A birth certificate is a vital way of recording the birth of a new baby. It also helps countries and local councils keep a close check on the population growth. There are two forms to which the term birth certificate can refer to. The first is known as the original document, the second is a certified copy which represents the original record of birth.
ReplyDeleteThe birth certificate gives the individual an official identity from the moment it is born. Since 1827 the registering of births and also deaths and marriages has been common practice in the United Kingdom. Initially there were no fines for not registering the arrival of a new baby boy or girl, that however, changed before long because keeping an eye on the changes in population numbers, gave a better indication of the spending required in the coming years ahead, in terms of education, transport, and any the availability of manpower, should the need arise. Possibly due to Britain's acquisition of countries it called its commonwealth, the racial mix of the British population was very varied. Every birth certificate from the United Kingdom, will include details about the birth, such as the name and gender of the child, the name(s) of the parents, even sometimes the race of the baby is required. Crucially details like date of birth and location of birth add up to make up the identity of the person.