If you’re a seasoned consumer of the various communications from President Donald Trump, you’re familiar with his ol’ razzle-dazzle speaking style. Even if the sentences aren’t totally complete, he leaves a lasting impact.
Another recurring theme in his political speeches and publicity moments is his use of props — which is frequent.
While it can at times feel a little like you’re up at 5 a.m., bleary-eyed, watching an infomercial for a blender, there’s actually real rhetorical power behind the objects (and people) Trump chooses to employ as props. And there’s neuroscience to back it up.
As the president has worked tirelessly to expound the virtues of his ballroom plans, it’s not rare to see him flanked by posters depicting the floor plan, features or design elements he is pushing for. In May, the president was seen gesturing with his posters while giving the press a glimpse of the build in progress.
Obviously, props in politics aren’t just Trumpian things ...
