This business will of constant backtracking by Trump's numerous handlers stating their "frustration" with people who take what he says literally is repugnant on so many levels. 

 Why shouldn't America and the rest of the word take what he says literally?  He's supposed to be the leader of the free world, not an undisciplined, bad-tempered school boy bully who thinks violence is the answer to every problem.  He's supposed to be measured, thoughtful - you know, presidential. All that he is not and will never be. 

This should be a lesson to those in America who seem think that anyone can just walk in off the street and do the President's job. They can't.  Character, experience, emotional and intellectual maturity and temper - to name a few - are important qualities for any Presidential hopeful.