Audience

Donald Trump's Super Tuesday victory speech was delivered in March 2016, in Palm Beach, Florida, after he had won the primary elections in five US states, including Florida.

The audience directly present at his speech was comprised of his supporters, namely Republican Party members, but also by representatives of the media who covered his speech or broadcast it live. During the speech, the audience cheers and applauds, showing their support for the speaker.

The audience of the speech is also the general international and American public, especially American voters (the speech was delivered in the context of the presidential campaign). Moreover, since Trump talks about several other countries, his speech is also relevant for an international audience. In his speech, he mentions China, Mexico, the Gulf States, and Iran.

 Donald Trump particularly addresses his supporters—his employees, and members of the Republican Party—to thank them for their support: “It's been amazing to have so many wonderful employees, so many of whom are here tonight, really urging us on.” (ll. 49-51)

The speaker also targets certain categories of the American public on which his campaign focuses - the American ...