Donald Trump: Obama Birth Certificate Should've Been Released Long Ago (VIDEO)

Donald Trump reacted to the release of President Barack Obama's long-form birth certificate by the White House on Wednesday morning.

Speaking at a press conference in New Hampshire, the potential presidential contender said that he's "proud" in light of the disclosure. He added, however, "it is rather amazing that all of the sudden" the document surfaces. He suggested it should be inspected to ensure its authenticity.

In recent weeks, Trump has captured headlines and sparked controversy with his persistence in raisingdoubt over the president's birthplace. He released hisown official birth certificate to ABC News last month and has repeatedly called on Obama to do the same. Legal documentation of the president's birth, however, has been accessible online for more than three years.

The AP reports: