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Politicians increasingly use profanity to connect with voters

Politicians are increasingly using profanity in public discourse to project authenticity and challenge traditional norms. This trend suggests a growing dissatisfaction with the establishment, with strong language channeling anti-status quo energy. Data indicates a significant rise in political profanity over the last decade, with former President Trump and President Biden accounting for a large majority of recorded instances. Studies suggest that voters perceive swear words as informal, which can positively influence their impression of a candidate by making them appear more relatable. AI

RANK_REASON Article discusses a trend in political rhetoric and voter perception, citing studies and data.

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Politicians increasingly use profanity to connect with voters

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Josephine Walker ·

    Why profanity is having a f*cking moment

    <p>Politicians are increasingly abandoning scripted language and <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/17/politicians-cursing-trump-schumer" target="_blank">publicly cursing</a> as profanity becomes a more common political tool.</p><p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> The shift s…