Why profanity is having a f*cking moment
Summary
Politicians in the United States are using profanity more often in public speeches and social media. They do this to seem more real, show anger, and break away from traditional formal language in politics.Key Facts
- President Donald Trump said U.S. forces would "beat the fucking shit" out of Iranian forces after an attack in Jordan.
- Senator Bernie Moreno used profanity to criticize Dr. Anthony Fauci during a Senate hearing on COVID-19 mask rules.
- Since 1919, U.S. presidents and top politicians have sworn in public at least 692 times, with 605 instances in the last 10 years.
- President Trump and President Joe Biden are responsible for 78% of these swear words, with Trump using stronger language.
- Research shows voters see swearing as informal, making politicians seem more like regular people and improving how voters feel about them.
- Male politicians tend to gain more positive effects from cursing than female politicians, who may face more criticism for it.
- Social media algorithms promote emotional and shocking content, helping politicians reach voters without traditional broadcast rules.
- Experts warn that while profanity can attract attention, it cannot replace detailed policy work by politicians.
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