There is a sort of an unwritten code in Washington, among the underworld and the hustlers and these other guys that I am their friend.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims a hidden alliance with street figures in Washington.
- In plain terms
- He says he is friends with criminals and hustlers in the city.
- What can you take from it?
- Claiming ties to the underworld can be a political statement.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does this alliance imply about his governance?
- How do allies influence political survival?
Another view
This claim lacks verifiable evidence and may be hyperbolic.
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