Vice President Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump 2024

Is Trump a rapist? He is a sex offender

Is he a conman? Yes

Is he a liar? Subjective, most politicians are liars. Biden lies all the time but nobody calls him out on it. But I wouldn't argue against calling him a liar

Is he a racist? I don't know. He has said stuff that can be taken as racist. But see last point. Seems to be a weird double standard.

Not one of these points however make someone a good or bad public speaker. What you describe are character traits. Is he a bad character? Yea probably. Perhaps you don't speak good English so don't understand the term "public speaker"?

No I wouldnt. But that doesnt mean anything.

Steve Jobs was one of the greater public speakers of his generation. Alex Ferguson, Tim Robbins, Greta Thunberg, Churchill, JFK, Martin Luther King Jr, all great public speakers. Out of those 7, I probably would only be interested in hearing JFK, MLK and maybe Churchill (I find him interesting but think he was vile).

Being a "great/good public speaker" is somewhat subjective. But it is like saying Eden Hazard is sh*t because he isnt as good as Ronaldo………

Is Greta Thunberg a poor public speaker because we dont like what she says?

What makes a good public speaker? These are the characteristics that make a good public speaker. How well he does on each is subjective. It is on a person by person basis. The next time you watch a public speaker, think about these points and see if they hit them. I will give my opinions if Trump hits them. Im sure you will disagree and that is your right. As I said, I think he is a good public speaker. Many people do. Being a sh*t person doesnt mean you cant be a good public speaker. F'n hell the Left like to compare him to Hitler and Hit;er was a great public speaker. Not someone you would want to go drinking with though………….. Def wouldnt play poker with the f**er either, I'd say he holds grudges

Anyway, what makes a good public speaker? (and my opinions on Trump which are very subjective)

Clarity: (Does he pronounce his words effectively? Do you understand the words he says regardless of what the words mean)
Yes I do think he pronounces his words effectively. In fact he uses a technique where he OVER pronounces and pauses on certain words to punctuate. This is a well known public speaking technique.

Confidence : (Does he display confidence when speaking or does he look nervous/shaky?)

I don't think anyone feels he doesn't display confidence when speaking. If anything he could do with a reduction of confidence.

Engagement: (Does he "connect" with the audience. Do the audience feel he is "one of them")

Again subjective, but yes I think he tries to engage with his audience (at rallys). I do think he succeeds with this but I have to repeat, its subjective.

Knowledge: (Does he know what he is talking about or at least, does the audience believe he knows what he is talking about)

I think its easier for him here. He doesnt really speak about policy or real laws. His speeches are more about sentiments and his thoughts. When he does speak about real things he often gets caught lying. But in the moment his audience believes him.

Storytelling ability: (Is he able to tell a story to give his opinion "flavour")

Basically every speech at rallys is him telling stories.

Adaptability: (Can he change his thought process depending on how the debate or speech is going?)

He very rarely sticks to one point. He often waffles. This of course can be a bad thing and seen as someone who is nuts. But this style works with his core demographic. Richard Prior and Billy Connolly are prime examples of this. They could start a joke about something and never reach the punchline because they tangent into another joke that just came to them. Its erratic but is a technique for keeping an audiences attention if done correctly. It makes people go "what is he talking about?" which makes people actively think what they are talking about. Of course might not be intended, but it is very much a technique.

Practice: (Does he know what he is saying or does it feel like he is seeing the speech for the first time?)

Man speakers will practice their speech word for word. I would suggest he uses a style where he has maybe 4 or 5 points he wants to hit on at a rally. He practices these over and over. Aside from that he just talks………………… It will of course be a target of criticism if you HATE the person. But this style makes it a conversation rather than a preach session.

Empathy and Audience Awareness: (Does he speak to the audience or at the audience?)

I think its fair to say he doesnt preach to his audience. They feel like he is listening to them. This technique is often associated to evangelists or mediums. He speaks and if someone shouts out he seems to react/answer. This can again look erratic to critics, but if you are a fan you will love this.

So ye I think he is a good public speaker. I think he rates positively in most of those categories. Being a good public speaker is nothing to do with, liking what he is saying or who he is.

People here are saying because "he is a rapist" he cant be a good public speaker…………………… How is that anything to do with how good a speaker you are?