Offers $5 million to charity if Obama releases college and passport records

In a highly publicized "October Surprise," Trump released a video offering to donate $5 million to a charity of President Obama's choice if the President released his college transcripts and passport applications by October 31st. The stunt was an extension of his "birther" crusade, implying that Obama's records contained disqualifying information. The offer was widely mocked as a desperate attention-seeking ploy during the final days of the presidential campaign.

"I have a deal for the President... I will give to a charity of his choice... a check for $5 million." — YouTube video announcement, October 24, 2012