Understanding Rhetorical Comparisons in Political Speeches: The "Venezuela on Steroids" Reference In a recent speech on January 6, 2026, amid celebrations of ongoing stock market gains—with major indices like the Dow and S&P 500 nearing or reaching new highs—rhetorical language was used to contrast potential economic paths. 🇺🇸 📈 🔍 Hyperbolic comparisons, such as likening alternative policy outcomes to exaggerated versions of historical crises (e.g., Venezuela's severe hyperinflation and econ