Analisis Wacana Kritis Narasi Terorisme Oleh Donald Trump ( 2015-2017)

Abstract

This research aims to identify the linguistic structure and discourse strategies in the terrorism narratives constructed by Donald Trump in his speeches, by paying attention to the text, discursive practices, and socio-cultural practices of terrorism narratives in the 2015-2017 period. By using descriptive qualitative method, this research deepens the description and critical analysis of the terrorism narrative delivered by Donald Trump. According to Gunawan (in Khasanah, 2018), the qualitative approach prioritises aspects of quality, value, or meaning contained behind facts and explained through language or words. The focus of this research is on the context of the narrative built by Donald Trump on the issue of terrorism, which is conveyed in various speeches and public statements. This research found that the use of critical discourse analysis, especially through Norman Fairclough's framework, to reveal the ideology and political rhetoric underlying Trump's terrorism narrative. The findings show that the narrative not only serves to shape public opinion, but also to strengthen Trump's political position and legitimacy of power during the period. This research makes an important contribution in understanding how political discourse can influence people's perceptions on sensitive issues such as terrorism.