Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Trump drops ‘birther’ theory, but says Clinton started it
The reemergence of the ‘birther’ theory topped a crazy week on the campaign trail that included Hillary’s pneumonia, Donald on Dr. Oz, and Colin Powell’s email hack.
By Madeleine Brand • • 44m ListenPresidential candidate Donald Trump told reporters Friday that Hillary Clinton and her campaign started the ‘birther’ controversy. The reemergence of the ‘birther’ theory topped a crazy week on the campaign trail that included Hillary’s pneumonia, Donald on Dr. Oz, the frenzy over polling numbers and what they mean, and Colin Powell’s email hack.
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