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Donald Trump covers two main themes in his victory speech, as he looks towards both the past and the future.

Some parts of the speech are focused on looking back towards his election campaign, evaluating the people who assisted him and even the ones who competed against him in various stages of the political debate. This is a natural topic for a victory speech, because the winning candidate traditionally spends a great deal of time thanking the people who have helped him secure victory. Almost half the speech consists of various expressions of gratitude towards individuals or groups who have supported Trump.

Other parts of the speech are focused on the future of the US. Here, Trump outlines his vision for his presidency and highlights some of his plans for the future. This part of the speech reflects Trum...