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Is political profanity on the rise?

While touring a Ford factory in Michigan on Tuesday, Donald Trump was heckled by an autoworker. H...

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15.25 16 Jan 2026


Is political profanity on the rise?


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15.25 16 Jan 2026


While touring a Ford factory in Michigan on Tuesday, Donald Trump was heckled by an autoworker. He responded with profanity and a hand gesture. So, how common is it for politicians to use profanity and has this evolved over time?

Joining Seán to discuss is Joseph Philips, a Politics Lecturer at Cardiff University…

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