Funny how many of the same people criticizing Harris for word salads were rooting for Herschel Walker back in 2022. I think she's a pretty good speaker overall, a better one than Trump at this point in his old age. I think her biggest problem is she's a phony. However, Trump is as well. They both have a few things they've been pretty consistent on, but are otherwise all over the place with policy. Trump often just makes shit completely up while Harris tries to be whatever benefits her in the room she's speaking to.
The USA has about the most phony culture in the western world, being phony is authentic to most people. Word salad is really associated with schizophrenia, dementia and such, not simply having a below, say 130, IQ? If that is even the case. Here are a few terms that might describe a sentence with a winding logical path but overall logic if the listener has patience: Circumlocution: This is the most common term for talking in circles or using excessive words. Periphrasis: Similar to circumlocution, but often implies a more ornate or elaborate style. Parenthetical: This describes a sentence with inserted clauses that can sometimes disrupt the flow but maintain overall coherence.