insults

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But a new report from the Washington Post quantifies what many people have sensed: Trump’s use of profanity, insults and combative language has grown much worse since his return to power in January 2025.

From Salon • May 26, 2026

Vows of eternal fellowship become veiled insults, then unveiled ones: “I suppose you think your mind is a lovely gift basket filled with mixed fruit with a bow on top?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Domingo nails it as the cutting teacher who has choice words about the robber’s style choices while his students offer their own insults.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

That's included criticism such as warning that "appalling insults" from the president are "punching at not just Starmer but at our soldiers, our institutions".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

I braced myself for more insults, squeezing myself tight.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence