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Bad language: profane Trump brings presidential swearing out into open
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- Cheryl Johnson, a retired social worker, criticizes the increasing use of profanity in US politics, highlighting a decline in respect and decorum compared to past presidents.
- Donald Trump has notably normalized public swearing during his presidencies, using explicit language openly in speeches and social media, breaking traditional taboos of presidential conduct.
- Other politicians across party lines, including Vice-President JD Vance and Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth, have also adopted profane language as a rhetorical strategy to appear authentic and relatable to voters.
- Experts suggest the rise in political swearing reflects broader societal distrust in politicians and a desire to project a "devil-may-care" image, although this trend may eventually face backlash or reversal.
- Unlike the US, British and Irish politicians have not widely embraced profanity, partly due to stronger party loyalty and different incentives in political branding.
