'Alternative facts' and 9 other phrases popularised by Donald Trump
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Donald Trump is about to enter a new era as president of the United States and many are anticipating the next four years are going to be interesting, to say the least. Mr Trump has always had a unique way of expressing himself – through his raucous rally speeches and frenzied Twitter account, Mr Trump created slogans and insults, or resurrected old, incendiary terms.
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His remarks evoke a variety of feelings, including fear, rage, and pride. Although, perplexity is frequently the most common response. Here are 10 amusing words or phrases Mr Trump has been associated with over the years. Ms Conway claimed that Mr Spicer was providing “alternative facts” when he was asked to explain why Mr Spicer would “utter a provable falsehood” during the Chuck Todd interview.
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“Look, alternative facts are not facts. They're falsehoods,” Mr Todd responded. It was during the 2016 presidential debates that Mr Trump first used the word “bigly” against Hillary Clinton. The phrase warranted a discussion after the debate, with some contending that Mr Trump was using the word “big league” while others countered that listening intently yields “bigly”.
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This inspired Mr Stelter to title his book, Donald Trump, Fox News, and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth, Hoax. Maga stands for “Make America great again” and is a Ronald Reagan-inspired catchphrase that Mr Trump popularised at rallies, on caps, and on a plethora of other items.
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The term Maga is also used to describe Mr Trump's political base. In addition to being used by Mr Trump's fans and detractors, the slogan became a pop cultural phenomenon and gave rise to a plethora of variations in the fields of politics, entertainment, and the arts. It was also used as the name of the Super PAC Make America Great Again Inc. (As a Super PAC, or Super Political Action Committee, it can raise unlimited money for campaigns to support Mr Trump.).
