Donald J. Trump’s Speech on the Orlando Shooting: Critical Discourse Analysis

Maintaining communication may sometimes be ignored by the speaker. One have a style of offensive and controversial statements while others speak based on rules without violating theory Grice’s conversational maxims. An example former is Trump’s speech about Orlando Mass Shooting March 16, 2016. Very often Donald J. speeches seem to controversial. However, some audiences find them effectively acceptable. To explore big phenomenon speech, authors carry out thorough research applying Critical Discourse Analysis which focuses text dimension. The results this are analyzed using qualitative approach. application dimension makes it possible conclude that in analysed Trump successfully delivered his conservative beliefs values audience utilizing fear making use media tragedy took place His victory 2016 presidential elections also points effectiveness speech. This contributes understanding critical discourse analysis way functions study various social issues.