Make America Safe Again

trumpOn September 21, 2016 Trump was invited by an African American pastor, Darrell Scott, to speak about the police shootings of African Americans in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Charlotte, North Carolina. In order to win the election, it is critical that Trump raises his support among the African American population. Therefore, Trump’s rhetorical response to the Darrell Scott’s question about the police shootings was a response that would gain support among the largely African American audience. Trump stated that he was “troubled” by the shootings. Trump attempted to form a response that would support police officers, yet resonate with his African American audience that he was empathetic and wanted to do something about the issue. Trump acknowledged that there were problems in police departments. Trump recognized that people who would “choke” on duty should not be in the police system. Trump needed to form a rhetorical argument that would show his African American audience that he was empathetic and would fix the issue, yet maintain support from his law enforcement endorsers. Trump needs to declare a stance on law and order that will increase his support, but he has failed to do so in an effective manner.

On September 21, 2016, Trump tweeted “Make America Safe Again” which was a smart rhetorical move to gain support from his African American audience. Trump’s rhetoric of law and order is an attempt to gain voter support from African American population. In Trump’s conversation with Pastor Darrell Scott and other pastors, his message for the audience is powerful and will resonate with them. Is that powerful enough for the rest of the population? Trump has been making serious attempts to increases his support, but unfortunately, this message of his will not have enough power to gain the support he needs.

 

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/778584630396129281

 

http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/21/politics/trump-police-shooting-response/