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Barack Obama citizenship conspiracy theories
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During Barack Obama's campaign for president in 2008, throughout his presidency, and afterwards, a number of conspiracy theories falsely asserted Obama was ineligible to be President of the United States because he was not a natural-born citizen of the United States as required by Article Two of the U.S. Constitution.
Other conspiracy theories in the U.S.
Background
Release of the birth certificates
False claims
Disputes over "natural-born citizen" requirements
Campaigners and proponents
Political impact
Commentary and criticism
Legislation and litigation
Impact on the 2012 presidential election and beyond
White House responses