--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I've found in conversations with people…" description: "\"I've found in conversations with people - and not just white people either, because I realize there are some Black people that voted for Trump - usuall..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/41d/jemele-hill-5269_always_i-ve-found-in-conversations-with-people_636845.jpg" --- # I've found in conversations with people - and not just… ![“I've found in conversations with people - and not just white people either, because I realize there are some Black people that voted for Trump - usually when I get in these conversations with people who voted for Trump, there was always some level of his bigotry that appealed to them. Banning…” quote by Jemele Hill](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/41d/jemele-hill-5269_always_i-ve-found-in-conversations-with-people_636845.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/41d/jemele-hill-5269_always_i-ve-found-in-conversations-with-people_636845.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/41d/jemele-hill-5269_always_i-ve-found-in-conversations-with-people_636845.jpg) > “I've found in conversations with people - and not just white people either, because I realize there are some Black people that voted for Trump - usually when I get in these conversations with people who voted for Trump, there was always some level of his bigotry that appealed to them. Banning Muslims, building a wall, it was always something.” [Jemele Hill](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jemele-hill/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. She observes that some Trump supporters are drawn to his overt bigotry, suggesting a psychological appeal to exclusionary rhetoric. **In simple terms:** Some voters like Trump’s bigotry. Key Takeaway Recognize how extremist messages attract certain audiences. Themes politics racism psychology media Mood critical analytical Type political social When to use this quote - campaign speeches - social media debates - community meetings - voter outreach Key Concepts populism identity politics social division Questions to Reflect On - Why do exclusionary policies resonate with some groups? - How can inclusive narratives counteract bigotry? 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