Trump vs NFL Pathos

Trump used a lot of pathos in his argument starting out by calling players who kneel “son of a bitch”. This caused a lot of outrage from not only the NFL but players, fans, and many other Americans. He sprinkles in phrases like “faith and family are the true centers of American life” and “We worship the government--not God”. This didn’t really have anything to do with his argument but it’s obvious he was trying to reach out to families and conservative audiences. He ends his speech by telling his audience “I understand the people of Alabama. I feel like I’m from Alabama”. This is his effort to feel connected with his audience and convince them to understand his argument.
By Marissa Glover

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