In September 2016, Trump claimed to have resolved the issue around Obama’s birthplace, despite his years of promoting the birther conspiracy, ultimately casting himself as a hero.
Trump's renunciation of the birther myth in 2016 was a flip-flop that highlighted his reliance on falsehoods; it showcased his ability to shape narratives to his favor.
Despite the absurdity of Trump's birther claims and his later denial of the controversy's legitimacy, it did not significantly affect his political momentum or popularity.
The mixed perceptions of Trump—where media takes him literally but not seriously, and his supporters take him seriously but not literally—continue to define his political appeal.
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