Results: Iconic Trumpisms and Their Origins
"Trumpisms" range from campaign slogans and unique linguistic habits to his penchant for colorful nicknames. Which of these have you heard him say?
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"Fake News" Originally used to describe fabricated news stories, Trump repurposed this term to describe mainstream media coverage he finds biased or unfavorable. It has since become a staple of his political vocabulary. I know you've heard the term before, but have you heard Donald Trump use this term? Yes
63%
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1068 votes
No
10%
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165 votes
Not Applicable
27%
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467 votes
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2.
"The Best Words" In a 2015 speech, Trump famously remarked, "I know words. I have the best words." This is often cited as an example of his use of superlatives to project confidence and authority. Have you heard him say this? Yes
34%
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572 votes
No
37%
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630 votes
Not Applicable
29%
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498 votes
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3.
"Witch Hunt" His go-to phrase for describing investigations into his conduct, ranging from the Mueller Report to the various legal challenges and indictments he has faced over the years. Have you heard him say this? Yes
57%
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975 votes
No
15%
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263 votes
Not Applicable
27%
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462 votes
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4.
"Believe Me" A linguistic "filler" used frequently at the end of sentences to emphasize the truth or certainty of a claim, regardless of how controversial or grand the statement might be. Have you heard him say this, and if so, do you believe him? I've heard him say this and I believe him
11%
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193 votes
I've heard him say this and I don't believe him
39%
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662 votes
I've never heard him say this
17%
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286 votes
Not Applicable
33%
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559 votes
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