Read TPaw's lips: Obama was born in the U.S.A.

Tim Pawlenty says Donald Trump needs to get off the birther circuit.


In an interview on MSNBC's Morning Joe, the former Minnesota governor said there are more serious concerns to weigh.

"I, for one, do not believe we should be raising that issue," Pawlenty said. "I think President Obama was born in the United States."

Asked whether he sees Donald Trump, who has been adding more energy to the birther movement as he considers a White House bid, as a serious rival, Pawlenty said "we'll see."

"I think he's talented. I think he's funny. I think he's interesting," Pawlenty said. "He might be."