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
62%
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637 votes
No
9%
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93 votes
Not Applicable
29%
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299 votes
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"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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347 votes
No
35%
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361 votes
Not Applicable
31%
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321 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
56%
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580 votes
No
14%
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145 votes
Not Applicable
30%
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304 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
10%
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107 votes
I've heard him say this and I don't believe him
39%
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397 votes
I've never heard him say this
16%
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169 votes
Not Applicable
35%
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356 votes
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