Trump Between American Nationalism and International Outrage: A Discourse Analysis of His Inaugural Address”

After analyzing the speech of Donald Trump, the 47th President of the United States, discourse analysis revealed several key indicators of his priorities and focus on both domestic and international issues. Notably, the word ‘president’ was repeated 32 times in his speech, followed by the word ‘nation’ 14 times, and ‘America’ 11 times.

These figures reflect Trump’s pride in himself, his confidence, and his perceived ability to address numerous domestic and international challenges. This sentiment was expressed through his statement, ‘The golden age of America begins now.’ Within the first 24 hours of his inauguration, he issued 100 executive orders, a phenomenon unprecedented in U.S. history. Among the most significant domestic decisions were his pledge to close U.S. borders to minority immigrants, limit what is known as ‘cultural policies’ in educational institutions, such as supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, address inflation, and improve American citizens’ living and economic conditions.

Trump also moved swiftly to fulfill his campaign promises, most notably withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement. This decision faced sharp criticism from environmental movements and politicians, while Trump supporters welcomed it, viewing it as a step to boost the U.S. economy and reduce restrictions on businesses. Additionally, he announced a freeze on federal funding for NGOs that provide abortion-related services abroad, underscoring his commitment to promoting the social values he advocates.

The reactions to these decisions were mixed. Polls showed that 47% of Americans supported Trump’s policies, while others argued that these decisions could harm environmental and public health interests. Meanwhile, there were calls from some political circles to organize protests against certain policies. At the same time, supporters viewed these orders as necessary steps to fulfil Trump’s campaign promises and strengthen U.S. economic and political independence.

Will Trump truly achieve prosperity for the United States and make it the world’s greatest and most powerful nation, or will this mark a new chapter of conflict with European allies and other partner nations? Only time will tell