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

While the two candidates have needled each other with personal digs and insults throughout much of the campaign, they appeared to set that energy aside during the Clovis forum and even traded some compliments.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 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

"That's why he's not deliberately going out of his way to blow it up. He's been measured and calm, not creating drama and throwing out insults."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

There’s something about the playful way Coach P. insults me that makes my day.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko