We compared the language of populist leaders with their mainstream opponents — the results were unexpected

  • Written by: The Conversation
We compared the language of populist leaders with their mainstream opponents — the results were unexpectedRoss D Franklin/AP

According to a formal measure of language simplicity, United States President Donald Trump’s acceptance speech at this year’s Republican National Convention was far more complex than challenger Joe Biden’s at the Democratic Convention.

While Biden’s speech could be understood by a fifth grader,...

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