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The speaker is saying that Donald Trump is sometimes blunt in a way that breaks political norms, but that some of those statements are still accurate. The quote separates style from truthfulness and suggests that being offensive does not automatically make a statement false.
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About Peter Bergen
American journalist, documentary producer, professor, and author
Peter Lampert Bergen is an American journalist, documentary producer, think tank executive, professor, and author. He is best known for his reporting and commentary on foreign policy, national security, and counterterrorism. His work centers on issues of international security and U.S. policy, and he has built a career across journalism, documentary production, academic work, and think tank leadership. His writing and public analysis focus on how governments respond to threats and conflict.
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Books by Peter Bergen
Holy War, Inc.
2001
Manhunt
2012
The Rise and Fall of Osama bin Laden
2021
The Osama bin Laden I Know
2006
Drone Wars
2014