oratory

Trump doubles down on criticism of Obama: ‘I don’t happen to think he’s a good speaker’

Trump’s latest remark about Barack Obama, claiming, “I don’t happen to think he’s a good speaker,” has stirred up the pot just as it was intended to. It comes as no surprise that he would take a jab at Obama’s oratory skills; after all, Trump’s brand of communication relies heavily on bluster and bravado rather than the incisive eloquence exhibited by his predecessor. When I think of Obama’s speeches, I recall the warmth and the way he effortlessly connected with people. There was a grace in his delivery that transformed political discourse into an art form, making him not just a politician, but a true orator.… Continue reading