--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I thought we would be concerned if he…" description: "\"I thought we would be concerned if he knew how to stay on message, if [Donald] Trump knew how to make the most of an argument against Secretary [Hillar..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fae/star-jones-15130_argument_i-thought-we-would-be-concerned-if-he-kn_35756.jpg" --- # I thought we would be concerned if he knew how to stay on… ![“I thought we would be concerned if he knew how to stay on message, if [Donald] Trump knew how to make the most of an argument against Secretary [Hillary] Clinton, by using some of the things that have been put on the news.” quote by Star Jones](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fae/star-jones-15130_argument_i-thought-we-would-be-concerned-if-he-kn_35756.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fae/star-jones-15130_argument_i-thought-we-would-be-concerned-if-he-kn_35756.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fae/star-jones-15130_argument_i-thought-we-would-be-concerned-if-he-kn_35756.jpg) > “I thought we would be concerned if he knew how to stay on message, if \[Donald\] Trump knew how to make the most of an argument against Secretary \[Hillary\] Clinton, by using some of the things that have been put on the news.” [Star Jones](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/star-jones/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker worries that Trump's rhetorical skill could be used to manipulate public perception against Clinton, highlighting concerns about media influence and political messaging. **In simple terms:** Political manipulation via media-savvy rhetoric. Key Takeaway Rhetoric can shape political narratives. Themes political strategy media influence public perception rhetoric campaign tactics Mood concerned skeptical Type political commentary observation When to use this quote - election debates - press conferences - media interviews - public speeches Key Concepts political communication media framing Practical Applications - strategic messaging - media training Questions to Reflect On - How does media framing affect voter opinion? - Can rhetorical skill outweigh policy substance? 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