Hillary Clinton: Americans need to take Trump at his word

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says former President Donald Trump is counting on "people to get desensitized," during a one-on-one interview with Rachel Maddow. She tells Maddow Americans need to understand that they have to take Trump "both seriously and literally."

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[valerie]

When someone shows you who they are, believe them.

[Aginob]

We can’t get complacent, always be watchful and mindful.

[peg]

Yes! People don’t even react to things that would have destroyed another person’s career!!!

[kevindegroff]

The lies and irony of today's politics is nauseating!

[MsHappy-uo]

Unfortunately most Americans don't understand the profound ramifications of this corrupt, dangerous weirdo.

[patakel]

He plans to do exactly what he says. Never think otherwise.

[Askins.dt]

You are totally right. NEVER let your standards slip. That’s what he’s waiting for.

[petervrabcak]

OK, how do we keep him out of office? Will somebody please prosecute this mother

[TessE]

Remember one of Maya Angelou's best quote, "When someone SHOWS you who they are, believe them the first time." Trump showed himself on -1-6-20, so believe him.

[angelb]

Perfect Example of when people show you who they are, believe them. Thank you maya angelou

[mphmph]

Let's paint our pumpkins blue for Halloween this year.

[wilfredorivera]

If I do what you did I would have been in jail.

[joshader]

Yup. Believe him now or later. Now is gonna serve you a lot better.

[kathydavis-cdgo]

Thank you, and people need to listen.

[reneeseligman]

Very painful. It's making me sick.

[Ballerina]

Thanks for the reminder Mrs. Clinton !!! 🗽🗽🗽🙏💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[PAMELAPORTER-cimr]

We must listen to him, cast the riduculousness aside, & believe what he says; he's revealing his plans & his opinions.

[marshamercer]

I ran into someone who just doesn't think he is not going to do any of it. How coukd they be so blind

[marcheadixon]

You always say it like it is. So I'm listening and I believe every word you say. 💙💙💙💙💙

[piyndvd]

Hold him accountable and when he lies reporters let him go on lying instead of saying stop you're lying and don't let him go on lying.