The Daily News, variant of First they came ... by Martin Niemöller, as quoted in Daily News cover shows Donald Trump cutting off the Statue of Liberty's head (December 09, 2015) by Colin Campbell, Business Insider
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When Trump came for the Mexicans, I did not speak out — as I was not a Mexican. When he came for the Muslims I did not speak out — as I was not a Muslim. Then he came for me.
— The Daily News
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "When Trump came for the Mexicans, I did not speak out — as I was not a Mexican. When he came for the Muslims I did not speak out — as I was not a Muslim. Then he came for me." in the context of "The Daily News, variant of First they came ... by Martin Niemöller, as quoted in Daily News cover shows Donald Trump cutting off the Statue of Liberty's head (December 09, 2015) by Colin Campbell, Business Insider" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Donald Trump
Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is serving as the 47th president of the United States of America since January 20, 2025. He previously served as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021.
About Donald Trump
Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is serving as the 47th president of the United States of America since January 20, 2025. He previously served as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021.
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