“Silent majority” rhetoric is one of the many things Trump has plagiarized from Nixon, a figure with whom he bizarrely self-identifies — despite’s Nixon’s ignominious exit from office.

Trump Champions The 'Silent Majority,' But What Does That Mean In 2016? The phrase has a long history, going back as far as Richard Nixon, who used it to push back against anti-war protesters and ...

In 1969, President Richard Nixon made famous the term “silent majority.” In 2025, there is a new silent majority in American politics that — at least for now — remains committed to ...

The silent majority has existed since our colonial era. Less than 50% of the colonials wanted independence. They were happy paying homage to the king as long as they were left alone.

When President Richard M. Nixon appealed to the nation for support of his Vietnam War policy in a televised address, he called on the “silent majority” of Americans to side with him.

Are you among the silent majority? I once was. With polarization plaguing public discourse, I saw no point in engaging. But then I began to wonder if my silence was part of the problem ...

Activating the ‘Silent Majority’ to Fight Climate Change. Most people around the world want to see countries work together on climate action — they need to know their neighbors care, too.