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“Maybe you're willing to tolerate a lot of bigotry from Donald Trump if you say, just change things, just change things.”

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David Brooks is an American commentator and writer known for his insightful views on political, cultural, and social issues. Born on August 11, 1961, he graduated from Columbia University and has served as a columnist for The New York Times. Brooks has also appeared on various television and radio programs as a commentator. more

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