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Donald Trump’s disdain for teleprompters is yet another sign he has blown up the norms of truth and speechWe watch them giving speeches. Their delivery is enthusiastic, fiery, full of pathos. They pause at length, as if to think. They continue talking. They are applauded for their eloquence and their sincerity. Yet, on either side of their podium, we spy a set of transparent boards, on which a text is screened for the speaker, to help maintain the illusion of naturalness.
Updated July 20, 20225 min read