Donald Trump’s signature long, tangent-filled rallies stand in stark contrast to Vice President Kamala Harris’ shorter, more focused speeches, social media observed Tuesday night.
MAGA supporters have become accustomed to Trump’s roughly 90-minute rallies, but critics on social media pointed out that Harris’ 20-minute speech on Tuesday night offers a sharp divergence that might resonate more effectively with voters.
“Harris opting for shorter focused rallies where she hammers home a specific message is a complete contrast to Trump’s rambling hour+ rallies,” remarked Drew Savicki on the social media app X. “Trump gets off the prompter and spends 90 minutes talking about Hannibal Lecter, washing machines, windmills, etc.”
“Night and day,” replied @HacknerTyler, highlighting the difference in their speaking styles. “That’s why we always see footage of people milling out the doors halfway through,” observed @dnna1993, referencing the tendency of some attendees to leave Trump rallies early.
“News networks can cut away for like 30 minutes. They can’t cut away for 90 minutes of Trump rambling,” noted @Thomas_Eames18, emphasizing the logistical challenges posed by Trump’s lengthy speeches.
“Republicans have absolutely no idea what to do now that there’s a competent Dem messenger who can just walk on stage and say ‘Trump is a felon who blocked the bipartisan border deal. And PS – he got rid of abortion’ and just dropped the mic and walked away,” remarked @conorjrogers, praising Harris’ ability to deliver concise, impactful messages.
@TColorComputer3 agreed, saying that Harris’ shorter, laser-focused speech goes down “like a cold drink of water in hell.” “I didn’t know I was so thirsty,” he added, illustrating the refreshing nature of Harris’ approach.
As the election season progresses, Harris’ strategy of delivering succinct and pointed messages may prove to be a significant advantage, contrasting sharply with Trump’s more meandering style. This shift could appeal to voters seeking clear, focused communication from their leaders.