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I also don't think Trump is a racist. I think he is an opportunist, though, who was willing to say things that were borderline racist to rally his supporters.

In other words, he was willing to pander to racists for power.

Some examples include:

* Calling Haiti and African countries as "shitholes" * Calling NBA players "very dumb", etc.



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