“A large portion of this country… want to see somebody who can beat Trump. I get that. And there is, you know, a feeling, I think, among certain people that Joe Biden can out-white-man Donald Trump…. I get that beating Donald Trump is extremely, externally important. I get that. But I just hope that that’s the floor and not the ceiling.”

— Ta-Nehisi Coates

Ta-Nehisi Coates: Joe Biden Shouldn’t Be President, Democracy Now (20 June 2019)

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Jim Geraghty (1975) American journalist

"The Corner" http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/420996/trump-2008-bush-evil-talk-iran-obama-cannot-do-worse-bush-jim-geraghty (2015), National Review

“Donald Trump is a bigot, there’s no other way to get around it, anybody who accepts that, supports it. Anybody who supports it is promoting it and that makes you a part of the bigotry itself. You have to decide whether or not you want to be part of the bigotry that is Donald Trump. You have to decide whether you want to be part of the sexism and misogyny that is Donald Trump.”

Charles M. Blow (1970) American journalist

As quoted in Donald Trump Is a Bigot. There’s No Other Way to Get Around It. https://www.motherjones.com/media/2016/08/charles-m-blow-donald-trump-bigot/ (August 23, 2016) by Inae Oh, Mother Jones.
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“Donald Trump: I think you've become very negative.
Bill O'Reilly: Why would I do that?
Trump: Who knows. You'll have to ask your psychiatrist.”

Donald J. Trump (1946) 45th President of the United States of America

"Trump to O'Reilly: 'I think you've become very negative'" http://www.politico.com/blogs/2016-gop-primary-live-updates-and-results/2016/03/donald-trump-bill-oreilly-gop-debate-220241 by Nick Gass, Politico (3 March 2016)
2010s, 2016, March

“Donald Trump: Now, he's supposed to look like Donald Trump, but he's actually much too good looking. [to toddler] You are really handsome… Do you want to go back to [your parents] or do you want to stay with Donald Trump?
Toddler: Trump.”

Donald J. Trump (1946) 45th President of the United States of America

Little Trump Look-Alike Comes on Stage with Donald in Wilkes-Barre 10/10/16 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snou8qrElnM, Right Side Broadcasting, YouTube. Quoted in "Donald Trump Meets His Mini-Me at Pennsylvania Rally" http://people.com/politics/donald-trump-meets-his-mini-me-at-pennsylvania-rally/ by Dave Quinn, People.com (October 11, 2016).
2010s, 2016, October

“Hillary Clinton: …it's just awfully good that someone with the temperament of Donald Trump is not in charge of the law in our country.
Donald Trump: Because you'd be in jail.”

Donald J. Trump (1946) 45th President of the United States of America

2010s, 2016, October, Second presidential debate (October 9, 2016)

“I like Donald Trump a lot and am extremely proud he is the American President. And I’m sorry if that offends you.”

Vincent Gallo (1961) American film director, writer, model, actor and musician

Another Man Essay

“I strongly support Donald Trump for President. I think only Trump has the financial independence to take on the special interests. Trump doesn't need the lobbyists or the special interest money with the strings attached. He is the only one who can fix a broken system. Trump's pro-growth tax reform plan will supercharge the economy. Trump can actually cut waste because he is not beholden to the special pleaders. Trump will get in Hillary's face and confront her with her lies. Jeb gave Hillary a medal. The Bush and Clinton families profiteer off public service together. Is it civility or shared criminality? Only Trump can make America great again!”

Roger Stone (1952) American lobbyist

Wikinews interviews three figures from Donald Trump's political past (October 2015)

“Rona Barrett: Would you like to be the President of the United States?
Donald Trump: I really don't believe I would, Rona. But I would like to see somebody as the president who could do the job, and there are very capable people in this country.
Barrett: Why wouldn't you dedicate yourself to public service?
Trump: Because I think it's a very mean life. I would love, and I would dedicate my life to this country but I see it as being a mean life, and I also see it in somebody with strong views, and somebody with the kind of views that are maybe a little bit unpopular, which may be right, but may be unpopular, wouldn't necessarily have a chance of getting elected against somebody with no great brain but a big smile.”

Donald J. Trump (1946) 45th President of the United States of America

An interview https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-stat/graphics/politics/trump-archive/docs/rona-barrett-1980-interview-of-donald-trump.pdf with Rona Barrett (1980)
1980s

“Tomorrow, they will say, "Donald Trump rants and raves at the press." I’m not ranting and raving. I’m just telling you. You know, you’re dishonest people. But, but I’m not ranting and raving. I love this. I’m having a good time doing it. But tomorrow, the headlines are going to be, "Donald Trump rants and raves." I’m not ranting and raving.”

Donald J. Trump (1946) 45th President of the United States of America

2010s, 2017, February

“Ben Carson: for people who like Donald Trump's ideas, but hate his charm and charisma. Ben Carson is like the drug free cocaine for people who don't wanna get high but just like snorting white powder.”

Trevor Noah (1984) South African comedian

The Daily Show 8 October 2015
Source: Visible at 00:25 Ben Carson Blames the Victims http://www.cc.com/video-clips/2ybqd8/the-daily-show-with-trevor-noah-ben-carson-blames-the-victims, CC.com, 8 ottobre 2015.

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