Rhetorical Analysis Of Donald Trump's Inauguration Address

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The American Perspective
President Donald John Trump took office on Friday January 20th, 2017 known as Inauguration day. After being sworn into office president Trump was to give his Inauguration speech. People across the world were informed of Donald Trump's inauguration speech. While some saw darkness others saw hope. One can partake how Trump believes he’s giving us the power for his actions, and promises are in our favor. I can overlook that Trump’s speech was elementary level because he lacked credible information showing no work quality that produces quotes for prosperity.
The inauguration of a new president is always the promise of a fresh start. It’s common for the president to set themselves apart. When Donald Trump stood for the
Trump says poor things about America while the rest are celebrating. “The establishment protected itself, but not the citizens of our country. Their victories have not been your victories. Their triumphs have not been your triumphs and, while they celebrated in our nation’s capital, there was little to celebrate for struggling families all across our land.” Trump displays a sense of appeal to emotion here trying to persuade the audience to realize, an ongoing situation making us aware of the cruelties around us. Not mentioning any evidence behind this but believes he can make the
Protection will lead to great prosperity and strength. I will fight for you with every breath in my body and I will never, ever let you down.” Trump painted a dark picture of the countries. He believes to live up to what America deserves. He is trying to get the people to think negative of other countries and to enclose the country and remove the bad in the country. Furthermore, we are going off Trumps biased opinion again of what a great America would look like or for he sees this statement as an example of ethos. “America will start winning like never before” stated by trump again proving what a winning America looks

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