The strangest show on earth: lightning, imperial hubris and a boring tour of Trump’s rhetorical back alleys | David Smith

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The concept of a leader's speech being a pivotal moment in history, as referenced in the idea of a 21st-century Gettysburg address, has significant roots in American political culture. The Gettysburg address, delivered by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, is widely regarded as a masterful example of eloquent and impactful leadership. The anticipation of a similarly memorable speech from Donald Trump reflects the ongoing interest in the power of rhetoric in shaping public perception and political legacy.

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The strangest show on earth: lightning, imperial hubris and a boring tour of Trump’s rhetorical back alleys | David Smith

Would we get a 21st-century Gettysburg address? Or YMCA, gripes about his legal woes and boasting about Iran? The astronomer Carl Sagan once described the earth as a very small stage in a vast cosmic arena. “Think of the rivers of blood spilled by all those generals and emperors so that, in glory and triumph, they could become the momentary masters of a fraction of a dot,” he wrote. Donald Trump took the stage on Sa…