Marjorie Taylor Greene Duped by Video Claiming Barack Obama’s Birth Certificate is Fake Amid Divorce Rumors Surrounding Former President

Marjorie Taylor Greene Duped by Misleading Video Claiming to Expose Barack Obama’s Birth Certificate

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene found herself in hot water after sharing a misleading video that alleged to reveal the “fraudulent” birth certificate of former President Barack Obama. This video recently made the rounds online, making bold claims about Obama’s birthplace, long a staple of unfounded conspiracy theories asserting that he was born in Kenya rather than Hawaii.

The video began circulating again after a Facebook user shared it with a caption suggesting that it represented an incredible revelation. It garnered significant attention, with over 7,300 reactions and more than 6,400 shares. Unfortunately for Greene, the video filtered into her social media feed, leading her to post it on X (formerly Twitter) to her 1.4 million followers.

Greene enthusiastically tweeted, “Oohhh this is great!!” Her post quickly went viral, attracting an impressive 2.9 million views, 75,000 likes, and 24,000 reposts. However, the excitement was short-lived. A community note later appended to her post clarified that the footage was actually from a 2016 press conference held by a former sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona, not the 2025 investigation that was implied. This clip had been previously debunked, failing to substantiate any of the long-standing conspiracy theories surrounding Obama’s citizenship, which have often been pushed by political figures, including Donald Trump.

Obama initially addressed these baseless allegations when he released a copy of his official birth certificate in 2011. In the wake of Greene’s post, social media users were quick to criticize and mock her for sharing disinformation. One user bluntly stated, “I hate to be the one to break it to you… this isn’t new, it’s not credible, you’ve been played (again).”

Responses poured in from others who pointed out the outdated nature of the clip. Some comments ridiculed Greene for promoting misinformation, with remarks like “Breaking News!!! from December 2016!!!”

These conspiracy theories gained momentum in 2004, fueled by false claims regarding Obama’s religion and nationality, and saw a resurgence during his 2008 presidential campaign. In recent times, the former president has again been the subject of speculation, particularly regarding rumored marital issues between him and his wife, Michelle Obama. Reports suggest that Michelle’s absence from a series of significant events in Washington D.C. is linked to a potential separation, with the couple reportedly seeking to amicably settle their affairs before making any public announcements.

In the aftermath of Greene’s viral misstep, many took to social media to point out her misjudgment. A common refrain among commentators emphasized the long-standing disproval of the theories she promoted, leaving Greene exposed once again for her reliance on misinformation over fact.