A Brief Misstatement, a Viral Reaction: How an Awkward Moment at a TPUSA Event Sparked Widespread Online Discussion
Public speaking has always carried risks. Even the most polished speakers—politicians, executives, activists, and advocates—are susceptible to momentary slips of the tongue. In an era where nearly every public appearance is recorded, clipped, shared, and scrutinized, even a fraction of a second can take on a life of its own. That reality came sharply into…