Rhetorical Analysis Of Donald Trump's Inaugural Address

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On January 20, 2017, the forty-fifth President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, stood on the steps of the U.S. capital and delivered a speech for the beginning of his presidential term. Trump delivers his speech by briefly discussing the changes he will carry out to “Make America Great Again”, and he vows to always put America first. As Trump gives the people an outline of what he will do to change America, he delivers that he will continue to keep his key promises that he has stated throughout the presidential campaign. President Donald Trump approaches broad issues associated with politics and the economy in his inauguration speech by implying that he will make a positive change to the country. The President states that the …show more content…

Trump depicted that the United States was a land of “abandoned factories, economic angst, rising crime and dystopian "carnage." (Page) Previous presidents tend to deliver an inauguration speech using positive language to form unity and non-partisanship (Graham). Unlike former presidents, he stated the real issues America faces today without worrying about being “politically correct.” If you want change to take place, notice the issues and take action. Trump acknowledged what the nation was dealing with and promised the people that change will take place in this …show more content…

Trump pledged that “From this moment on, it’s going to be America First.” (Trump) Throughout his entire presidential campaign, he returns by stating that America will win again by bringing back jobs, borders, dreams, and wealth. Trump promises that the time for empty talk is over and it is time to take action. This country will thrive and prosper

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