[5thGenTexan]

What exactly did you mean by deflection then, if not avoiding answering the question?

[Resettozero]

What exactly did you mean by deflection then, if not avoiding answering the question?

Exactly?

Well, I approximately meant that the statement/question was crafted to push DT into giving an answer he would regret or not be able to defend later.

He avoided stepping in a big pile of it without lying or changing his tune from what he has been saying about such matters.

Looks like he's a fast learner, and is becoming a politician like Rubio and Cruz.