By Louise Boyle and Thomas Durante PUBLISHED: 01:22 EST, 26 October 2012 | UPDATED: 10:05 EST, 26 October 2012 As comedians and talk show hosts have their way with Donald Trump over his 'huge' announcement the real estate mogul is sticking to his guns in his first live TV appearance since making the request. Trump was a guest on the Late Show With David Letterman, to further explain the offer - which turned out to be a $5million charity donation in exchange for Obama's old college and passport records. When asked by Letterman why he was orchestrating the demand, Trump replied: 'Transparency.'
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Trump sits down with David Letterman for first TV appearance since his 'huge' announcement
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TV satirist made offer to a charity of billionaire businessman's choice
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Trump had told major news outlets he had 'game-changing' information about President in weeks before election
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