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The speaker is saying that more white people are being seen as irrational or extreme, and that this trend leaves others unsure how to respond. The wording expresses alarm and frustration rather than a detailed argument. It also suggests a broader social concern about behavior the speaker views as troubling.
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About Jonathan Capehart
American journalist and liberal television commentator
Jonathan T. Capehart is an American journalist and liberal television commentator. He has been a visible voice in U.S. political media, with work across television and newspapers, and 100 quotes on this site. Capehart began hosting MSNBC programs in 2020 and joined the MS NOW news talk show The Weekend in 2025. Before that, he was an opinion writer for The Washington Post, and since 2021 he has contributed weekly political commentary to the PBS News Hour.
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