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Donald Trump Persuasive Speech Analysis

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Donald Trump endorsed House Speaker Paul Ryan Friday night, a move the GOP nominee is signaling a new phase in his presidential run. "So in our shared mission, to make America great again, I support and endorse our speaker of the House, Paul Ryan," Trump said in a rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin. "He is a good man. We may disagree on a couple of things, but mostly we agree.” Along with endorsing Ryan, Trump also endorsed Senator John McCain of Arizona and Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire in their primary races. “I hold in the highest esteem Senator John McCain, for his service to our country, in uniform and in public office" Trump said. "I fully support and endorse his reelection." "I also fully support & endorse Kelly Ayotte of New …show more content…

"We need unity. We have to win this election. This is truly one of the most important elections in my lifetime.” In a statement released in anticipation of Trump's announcement, Ryan's primary challenger, Paul Nehlen praised Trump's leadership, adding his refusal to endorse Ryan "sent a clear signal to Wisconsin voters." “Given his stature as our party’s official nominee, Mr. Trump’s decision to support the Republican Speaker is appropriate and is a display of true leadership,” Nehlen wrote. "Mr. Trump understands that in his official capacity as our party’s standard-bearer, the Republican Party must unite ahead of November’s elections to fix the critical issues facing our nation." Earlier this week, Trump declined to endorse Paul in an interview with The Washington Post, echoing the House Speaker line once used against him that he was "not quite there yet” to

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