In fact, discussing birtherism is how Trump first transitioned to political figure in the first place.

During his A Closer Look segment Monday night, Seth Meyers took Trump to task for all of this.

Obama was born in the United States, period?

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F you, exclamation point!

You dont get to peddle racist rhetoric for five years and decide when its over.

We decide when its over.

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And its certainly not over after a 30-second statement in the middle of a hotel commercial.

Also, the Travelocity gnome said all Mexicans arent rapists, so thats over now too.

Saying Obama wasnt born in the U.S. isyourNo.

Trump continued to cast aspersions on Obamas legacy as recently as last year.

Watch the clip below.