Quote by Peter Thiel

The media always has taken Trump literally. It never takes him seriously. The voters who vote for Trump take Trump seriously but not literally.

The media always has taken Trump literally. It never takes

Summary

This quote highlights a distinction between how the media perceives Donald Trump and how his supporters view him. It suggests that the media tends to focus on the literal interpretation of Trump's statements, while his supporters understand his intentions and overall message. The quote implies that Trump's words may not always be meant to be taken literally, but rather as expressions of his priorities and beliefs. In this view, the media's fixation on literal interpretations may contribute to the misunderstandings and disagreements surrounding Trump's statements and actions.

By Peter Thiel

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