Politeness in Political Speech: Exploring Donald Trump's 2017 and 2025 Inaugural Addresses

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Qualitative research explores politeness strategies in Trump's 2017 and 2025 speeches, suggesting inclusivity impacts audience perception.

Trump's inaugural addresses reveal a blend of politeness strategies, enhancing connection with his audience.
The analysis identifies the use of inclusive pronouns, promoting solidarity and showcasing his leadership style.
Critically, Trump’s speech acts are framed as pro-people, emphasizing change for all Americans.
Future research is needed to gauge audience responses to Trump's political discourse, ensuring communicative effectiveness.

Junar Marquez (2025) studied this question.

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Qualitative research explores politeness strategies in Trump's 2017 and 2025 speeches, suggesting inclusivity impacts audience perception.