The concept of the bully pulpit refers to the perceived power and influence that a public figure, such as the president of the United States, holds to influence and shape public opinion. It comes from the term coined by President Theodore Roosevelt who saw the presidency as a "bully pulpit," meaning an exceptional platform to advocate for and promote policies and ideas. Essentially, the bully pulpit gives the holder a unique position to use their public persona and rhetoric to persuade, inspire, and mobilize the public on important issues.
