NEW : Obama says ` ` what we do in politics is not a reality show '' Donald Trump claims credit for announcing the release of the certificate . The White House releases Barack Obama 's long - form birth certificate . The White House says the issue is bad publicity for the President , but is a reality .
NEW : Obama says `` what we do in politics is not a reality show '' Donald Trump claims credit for forcing the release of the certificate . The White House releases President Obama 's long-form birth certificate . The White House says the issue is bad politics for the GOP , but is a distraction .