Origins Of Profanity and Potty Mouth President Trump

Have you noticed President Donald Trump has taken to using more CURSE/SWEAR words as we approach 2026 mid-term elections. Can this be orchestrated? Of course, EVERYTHING Trump DOES is orchestrated. But why CURSE/SWEAR WORDS? Well, there MUST be a demographic of voters who enjoy such; maybe more than you think. Seems like SCIENCE favors potty mouths.

Swear words come from old cultural taboos. People originally used them to break social rules about religion, body functions, and sex. Over time, words that were once normal turned into bad words because society decided they were dirty or disrespectful.

Religious Oaths Old roots: Long ago, people believed that using God's name or holy things casually could bring bad luck or break a sacred promise. Examples: Phrases like "zounds" (short for "God's wounds") and "gadzooks" (from "God's hooks") started as shocking ways to invoke holy items. 

Body Functions and Sex Old English words: Words like shit and arse (buttocks) have been around for over 1,000 years. They were normal farming or medical terms in early Germanic and Old English. Class shifts: After the Normans conquered England in 1066, the upper class spoke French while regular people spoke English. The old English words for natural bodily functions became labeled as "vulgar" or low-class.

How Meanings Change Most users on Reddit agree that a word only becomes a swear word when society puts a strong social taboo on the topic it represents. As culture shifts, the power of these words changes too—some old religious curses are now mild, while other types of harsh language become more offensive. 

Trump frequently incorporates words like "bullshit," "shit," "hell," and "damn" into his public rallies, live television appearances, and social media posts. While previous presidents like Richard Nixon or Lyndon B. Johnson were famously recorded cussing in private or on secret white house tapes, Trump is historically unique for regularly utilizing explicit and crude language openly in public view as a deliberate part of his political style. Supporters often view this combative language as a sign of authenticity and directness, while critics point to it as a departure from the traditional decorum of the presidency. 

People use swear words because they trigger an emotional and physical response in the body, helping humans cope with pain, release stress, and express intense feelings. Unlike normal language processed in the brain's cortex, profanity taps into older, primitive survival systems. Fight-or-flight response: Cursing activates the sympathetic nervous system, increasing heart rate and adrenaline. Pain tolerance: Repeating a curse word helps people keep hands in ice-cold water longer through stress-induced analgesia. Burst of strength: Uttering taboo words can temporarily increase physical power and grip strength during intense effort.

Swear words originate from Brain Mechanics and EmotionLimbic system processing: Cognitive scientists note a consensus on Reddit that taboo words are tied to the basal ganglia and limbic system rather than just logical speech areas. Automatic speech: Stroke patients who lose standard speech control can often still swear fluently because emotional outbursts use separate pathways. 

When I began this writing, I wanted to point to the use of swear words as undignified by a sitting president. People react to swearing in very different ways. Some people fel shocked or disrespected, while others see it as a normal way to show real feelings. How someone reacts depends a lot on the setting, who is speaking, and the words used. At Trump rallies, the crowd CHEERS whenever the president uses profane language. To others, his choice of words are not fitting, especially when children are exposed to such language. The curse words are intended for his followers who DO seem to enjoy it. Hey, when you LIKE aperson they can do no WRONG. When you DISLIKE a person, they can do no RIGHT. Remember Obama?

I'm in the negative reaction group. Offense and Discomfort: Some people feel hurt or annoyed. They may view swearing as rude, disrespectful, or a sign of bad manners. Judgment of Intelligence: A few people assume that someone who curses has a small vocabulary or lacks formal education. Moral Disapproval: People with strong religious or traditional values often link swearing to sin or a lack of self-control. Setting Boundaries: If the language makes them uncomfortable, users on Facebook reach a consensus that listeners will politely ask the person to stop or they will walk away from the conversation. 

People at Trump rallies seem to fall in the catagory of positive feeling when curse words are used. Perceived Honesty: Many people feel that swearing shows a person is being real and honest. They think the speaker is sharing true feelings without hiding behind fake politeness. Social Bonding: Among friends, casual swearing can build trust, warmth, and a sense of humor. Empathy for Stress: If someone gets hurt or angry, listeners usually understand the curse word as a natural release for pain or frustration. 

I had an agenda of writing people who use curse words are unintelligent. I was quite surprised to read differently. Scientific studies show that people who use swear words tend to be more verbally fluent, more honest, and more extraverted. Contrary to old stereotypes, research links frequent cursing with a larger overall vocabulary, higher intellectual fluency, and authentic emotional expression rather than a lack of education. SHOCKING HUH? Wait! There's more!

People with larger vocabularies: Studies show that fluency in generating taboo words correlates with high verbal fluency. People who know more curse words actually tend to score higher on overall vocabulary and verbal intelligence tests. Quick thinkers: Using taboo words on command requires cognitive flexibility and social awareness. Personality and Social Traits are More honest and authentic: Psychological research links profanity with higher personal integrity. People who swear frequently are often less likely to engage in major deceit or filtered lying. Extraverted individuals: Swearing is positively tied to extraversion and an outgoing nature. It is also common in Type A personalities who express high energy or urgency. Lower in agreeableness or conformity: People who swear are often less concerned with strict social conformity, traditional politeness, or religious constraints. Well, we know Trump does not have ANY religious constraints. Like he said, he doubts he goes to heaven. 

Back to the problem of swearing and children. Parents often wonder if this behavior is normal and how they should respond to it. Our data show that swearing emerges by age two and becomes adult-like by ages 11 or 12. By the time children enter school, they have a working vocabulary of 30-40 offensive words (I don't even know that many!). We have yet to determine what children know about the meanings of the words they use. We do know that younger children are likely to use milder offensive words than older children and adults, whose lexica may include more strongly offensive terms and words with more nuanced social and cultural meanings. We are currently collecting data to better understand the development of the child’s swearing lexicon. Evidently, Donald Trump ISN'T the only one swearing around children. 

So, after looking up information on SWEARING, I have come to the conclusion, I DON'T LIKE IT FROM MY PRESIDENT. Science has said there is no harm or foul when it comes to swearing as long as the context isn't to harm, abuse, intimidate, discriminate and all the other bad 'ates'. For some it's distasteful for others it's just expression and humor. But it LOOKS bad to me. 

BOTTOM LINE: Using profanity was traditionally considered unpresidential and kept behind closed doors, but it has become increasingly normalized in modern politics. Recent studies show that a vast majority of recorded public swear words by U.S. presidents have occurred in the last decade, driven largely by figures like Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Past commanders-in-chief—including Abraham Lincoln, Richard Nixon, and Lyndon B. Johnson—frequently used coarse language in private, but "the F-word" and heavy vulgarity were almost never uttered on camera or in official public remarks.

Public Reception

The Split: While supporters often view profanity as a sign of strength, transparency, or being "real", critics and etiquette experts argue it lowers the standard of public discourse and appears undignified. 
Voter Views: Polling indicates that a substantial majority of Americans still believe elected officials should avoid heated, aggressive, or vulgar speech.