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[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 months ago

Donald Trump is known for his frequent use of bizarre non-sequiturs in his speeches. Some of the most notable examples include:

  1. Iran Nuclear Deal and Family Genes: During a rally, Trump veered off-topic while discussing the Iran nuclear deal, mentioning his uncle, a professor at MIT, and boasting about his "good genes" and intelligence[2].

  2. Hannibal Lecter Comparison: At a rally, Trump compared asylum-seekers to Hannibal Lecter, the fictional cannibal from "The Silence of the Lambs," calling him a "lovely man" who would "love to have you for dinner"[4].

  3. Synagogue and Golf Challenge: Trump challenged Joe Biden to a golf match and bizarrely claimed Biden doesn’t know what a synagogue is, while also accusing him of having multiple facelifts[4].

These non-sequiturs often leave listeners puzzled and highlight Trump's unconventional speaking style.

Citations: [1] Trump's bizarre, vindictive incoherence has to be heard in full to be ... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/06/donald-trump-speech-analysis [2] Donald Trump's strange speaking style, as explained by linguists - Vox https://www.vox.com/2016/8/18/12423688/donald-trump-speech-style-explained-by-linguists [3] Donald Trump's unique speaking style, explained by linguists - Vox https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/1/11/14238274/trumps-speaking-style-press-conference-linguists-explain [4] The 3 Wildest Things Trump Said at Train-Wreck Florida Rally https://newrepublic.com/post/183643/trump-trainwreck-florida-rally [5] 14 Most Inappropriate Moments From Trump's Boy Scout Speech https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2017/07/inappropriate-moments-trump-boy-scout-speech.html