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“OK, so here's the deal. First of all, "The Wall Street Journal" was bought for $5 billion. It's now worth $500 million, OK. They don't have to tell me what to do. "The Wall Street Journal" has been wrong so many different times about so many different things. I am all for free trade, but it's got…” quote by Donald Trump
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“OK, so here's the deal. First of all, "The Wall Street Journal" was bought for $5 billion. It's now worth $500 million, OK. They don't have to tell me what to do. "The Wall Street Journal" has been wrong so many different times about so many different things. I am all for free trade, but it's got to be fair. When Ford moves their massive plant to Mexico, we get nothing. We lose all of these jobs.”

Donald Trump

About This Quote

Source Speech: Campaign rally, 2016

He argues that media and corporations have misrepresented value and fairness, especially regarding trade and jobs.

In simple terms: Media misrepresentation and unfair trade affect jobs.

Key Takeaway

Question media bias and demand fair trade.

Themes

media trade economics fairness jobs politics

Mood

skeptical assertive

Type

political opinion

When to use this quote

  • political debate
  • business decisions
  • public policy
  • media analysis

Key Concepts

bias valuation globalization

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does media bias shape public opinion?
  • What policies ensure fair trade?
A Different Perspective

Critics say his view oversimplifies complex economic factors.

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