The study identifies a gap in the understanding of populist communication and digital

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Sourced from the future work and limitations and stated challenges and stated research gap of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 3 journals. Those papers have been cited 2 times in total.

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• The Power of Poetic Rhetoric: Evidence from The Discourse of Trump’s Presidential Campaign (2026) · Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Studies · cited 1× · doi

  The normalization of inflammatory rhetoric in political discourse raises pressing concerns about democratic erosion and degradation of civic dialogue. Building on the finding of this study, future research should investigate the long-term effects of Donald Trump’s rhetorical strategies on voter behavior, political identity formation, and party realignment. Such inquiries could illustrate how sustained exposure to populist language influence public perception and democratic engagement. Comparative studies across global populist movements—such as Brazil, Hungary, 219 Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Studies 2026, Vol.13, No. 1, 208-227 http://dx.doi.org/10.29333/ejecs/2814 Copyright 2026 ISSN: 2149-1291 India, and Italy—could further enrich this analysis by identifying shared rhetorical tactics and patterns of mass media communication and its manipulation. These cross-cultural examinations would offer valuable insights into the transitional dynamics of populist persuasion and the role of poetic rhetoric constructing ideological narratives. Moreover, interdisciplinary approaches that integrate literary theory, media studies, and political communication could deepen our understanding of how language, power, and technology converge in constructing contemporary political realities. As digital platforms continue to amplify emotionally charged and polarizing rhetoric, this research underscores the urgency of critically engaging with political language to secure democratic deliberation and promote ethical discourse in an era of rising populism and digital polarization.

  generalfuture workevidence 5/5
  Keywords: political rhetoric democratic populist language discourse rhetorical cultural media communication constructing digital normalization inflammatory raises
• The Power of Poetic Rhetoric: Evidence from The Discourse of Trump’s Presidential Campaign (2026) · Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Studies · cited 1× · doi

  This study is limited by its scope of generalizability, focusing on a single political figure— Donald Trump—and a specific time frame within 2016 presidential campaigns. Consequently, the findings may not be fully generalized to other political contexts, leaders, or rhetorical traditions. This analysis primarily relies on publicly available speeches and social media content, which may not capture the complete range of strategic communication employed in private or less-publicized settings. Moreover, while this study incorporates audience reception through digital interactions, it does not include ethnographic or survey-based data to explore deeper psychological or sociocultural responses. Finally, the interpretive nature of rhetorical and discourse analysis also introduces a degree of subjectivity, despite methodological rigor, may the construction of results.

  generallimitationsevidence 5/5
  Keywords: political rhetorical limited scope generalizability focusing single donald trump specific time frame within presidential campaigns
• The Evolution of Political Language in the Digital Age. Linguistic Tendencies and Implications for the Legitimacy of Power (2026) · Analele Universității din Oradea Seria Relații Internaționale și Studii Europene · doi

  The study identifies the challenge of navigating the complex and dynamic nature of digital political discourse. It highlights the need for critical media literacy and awareness of the impact of digital media on political discourse. The research suggests that politicians and communicators should be aware of the potential for digital platforms to amplify ideological polarization and emotional engagement.

  generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
  Keywords: study identifies challenge navigating complex dynamic nature digital
• Populist Communication in Portugal’s Party Media: Evidence from CHEGA TV and Folha Nacional (2026) · Social Sciences · doi

  The study identifies a gap in the understanding of populist communication and digital propaganda in Europe. It notes that the hybridization of propaganda, emotionality, and digital political communication is an under-explored field. The research aims to address this gap by examining the communicative strategies of two party media outlets linked to the populist radical right party CHEGA.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: study identifies gap understanding populist communication digital propaganda

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