Hillary Trump's Communication Style Analysis

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In the showdown of the century, two political opponents are battling for superiority in holding the top dog position over our country, along with winning over the hearts of those living in it. Following is a short introduction to both fair opponents: one is 70 while the other is 68, one is male while the other is female, one has large hands while another has small hands, and one is named Donald Trump while the other is named Hillary Clinton. These two worthy adversaries vary among their political beliefs, their communication methods, and their backgrounds, and although there are numerous amounts of contrasting material shared between the two opponents, a few key similarities can also be noted. First off, one of the most noted and distinct differences …show more content…

One of the most famed qualities of Donald Trump is the way in which he communicates, both publically and virtually. It seems at most times that he does not contain an off button, and his eccentric and vociferous style of communication often pays off for him in the long run, although sometimes there are immediate repercussions for having no filter. To those who are adverse or have an extreme dislike for Trump, he can often come off as abrupt, abrasive, and extremely rude, while those who sympathize with him and his cause often see him as being candid as he voices the truth. The bottom line is, Trump does not worry about what others think of him as he makes speeches and, sometimes, extremely obscene remarks, this is where his likeability comes in since many citizens appreciate this “tell it like it is” personality. On the other side of the spectrum is Hillary Clinton, who employs a very reasonable and logical demeanor when communicating her thoughts and ideas, and is adamantly advised to steer clear of the electronic variety. She appeals more to the logic and rational of the crowd and takes into account the context and setting of where, or to whom …show more content…

Donald Trump is known notably for his business finesse as a real estate mogul and his domineering attitude as a reality show personality. In the 1970’s, Trump became interested in the construction of buildings in downtown Manhattan, and soon delved into the world of hotels and luxuries, even promoting beauty pageants and the contentious Trump University. This soon led to stints on NBC reality series, both The Apprentice and The Celebrity Apprentice. Trump has never held political office, but has held notoriety in the position of President of the Trump Organization. On the other hand, Hillary Clinton is widely known for her presence in politics, becoming a strong figure in both women’s equality and international affairs. Clinton holds a total of eight years under elected office as a Senator and as Secretary of State, she is also known as a previous First Lady. With these hefty backgrounds that are quite diverse also comes one main similarity, both candidates have been plagued with controversy. Trump is hailed for his multiple marriages, for the failure of Trump University due to multiple lawsuits, and for his destructive commentary. Clinton has faced controversy for both fateful military occurrences and email legalities. Even with different lives leading up to where they are now, both candidates have faced challenges and taken on

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