“Make America great again,” the slogan that was the cornerstone of President Donald J. Trump’s campaign. This quote, seemingly favorable, uncovers a deeper meaning-one of division. It implies that the America we have come to know is no longer the way it should be, and once was. This notion of a deviation from our roots frightens many who are against change. The slogan resonates with individuals dissatisfied with their current situations and seek better economic opportunities. It creates a division between those wanting to “take America back,” and those who view the current policies as progress to a more inclusive nation. Another ideal paramount to President Trump’s campaign, perpetually reinforced into his supporters, was the concept of
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He referred to us as outsiders and detrimental to the success of the great nation. “Every decision on trade, on taxes, on immigration, on foreign affairs will be made to benefit American workers and American families. We must protect our borders from the ravages of other countries making our products, stealing our companies and destroying our jobs.” In this quote he is saying that anyone outside of the United States is stealing the jobs of “true Americans.” Throughout his whole campaign he has belittled and rejected the allowance of immigrants into the country as to not dilute it. However, putting his past statements aside, he established a rhetoric throughout the whole address that surrounded his dream of putting America first. While its great to be patriotic, he seems to be forgetting the fact that there are millions of Americans are from all over the world. Does the fact that they originate form another country make them any less important? No, everyone in America should be treated with respect and President Donald J. Trump doesn't fully recognize the importance of immigrants. His policies, still yet to be determined, will be harsh and enforced. For all of the millions of immigrants and refugees, the United States may no longer serve as a safe haven, but as a type of a hell. Speaking on matters of immigration, Trump argues that, “The world is a mess,” and that in order to stop …show more content…
Not only is it just Republicans though, he resonates with men and women tired of the same policies yielding little results in their personal lives. Pathos is used when President Donald J. Trump speaks about the bright future of our children under his administration. He states, “We will bring back our jobs. We will bring back our borders. We will bring back our wealth. And we will bring back our dreams.” Who doesn’t want to bring back dreams? “Washington flourished, but the people did not share in its wealth. Politicians prospered, but the jobs left and the factories closed.” This statement echoes the cries of people reporting seeing factories close and those who are impacted by companies forced to lay off workers. He attempts to unify the country by allying us against a common enemy, the countries taking away our jobs. Trump uses ethos when he says, “January 20th, 2017 will be remembered as the day the people became the rulers of this nation again.” He is telling the people that he is the ruler for them and that because they elected him, they will be the ones in charge. He uses logos when he persuades the audience into thinking that America has become a nation full of untapped potential. He convinces his supporters that the only person they can trust is him to bring us back to a major powerhouse. He appeals using reason when he says, “And spent trillions and
He referred to us as outsiders and detrimental to the success of the great nation. “Every decision on trade, on taxes, on immigration, on foreign affairs will be made to benefit American workers and American families. We must protect our borders from the ravages of other countries making our products, stealing our companies and destroying our jobs.” In this quote he is saying that anyone outside of the United States is stealing the jobs of “true Americans.” Throughout his whole campaign he has belittled and rejected the allowance of immigrants into the country as to not dilute it. However, putting his past statements aside, he established a rhetoric throughout the whole address that surrounded his dream of putting America first. While its great to be patriotic, he seems to be forgetting the fact that there are millions of Americans are from all over the world. Does the fact that they originate form another country make them any less important? No, everyone in America should be treated with respect and President Donald J. Trump doesn't fully recognize the importance of immigrants. His policies, still yet to be determined, will be harsh and enforced. For all of the millions of immigrants and refugees, the United States may no longer serve as a safe haven, but as a type of a hell. Speaking on matters of immigration, Trump argues that, “The world is a mess,” and that in order to stop …show more content…
Not only is it just Republicans though, he resonates with men and women tired of the same policies yielding little results in their personal lives. Pathos is used when President Donald J. Trump speaks about the bright future of our children under his administration. He states, “We will bring back our jobs. We will bring back our borders. We will bring back our wealth. And we will bring back our dreams.” Who doesn’t want to bring back dreams? “Washington flourished, but the people did not share in its wealth. Politicians prospered, but the jobs left and the factories closed.” This statement echoes the cries of people reporting seeing factories close and those who are impacted by companies forced to lay off workers. He attempts to unify the country by allying us against a common enemy, the countries taking away our jobs. Trump uses ethos when he says, “January 20th, 2017 will be remembered as the day the people became the rulers of this nation again.” He is telling the people that he is the ruler for them and that because they elected him, they will be the ones in charge. He uses logos when he persuades the audience into thinking that America has become a nation full of untapped potential. He convinces his supporters that the only person they can trust is him to bring us back to a major powerhouse. He appeals using reason when he says, “And spent trillions and