WolfishMusings:
I agree with your point that was reiterated by
jewishfeminist02,
however I have another theory that answers both questions,
perhaps he really was born in the U.S. but wanted to keep the muslim
world from hating him, by confiming he’s american born,
for political & other reasons.
So he paid whatever amount (the guy is loaded anyhow)
(having Hussein as a middle name doesn’t hurt either)
So he could play both sides.
Just a theory! food for thought.