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- Jan 2021
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theconversation.com theconversation.com
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While he is well known for his unique speaking style and his once-frequent social media posts, in official settings his language has been quite similar to that of other presidents.
Keep in mind, however, that in official settings, he's more often reading from a teleprompter and reading words which have been written for him by someone else.
For exploration: consider Trump's "test balloon" language in front of crowds where he seems to be attempting to see what will get a rise out of his audience and supporters. What effect do these "what-about-isms" have over extended periods of time.
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