Uptick in politicians swearing is ‘contrived’ instead of ‘authentic’: Joe Concha

Washington Examiner senior writer Joe Concha disapproved of politicians swearing in official statements, saying it comes across as a “phony” way to appear relatable.

A growing number of politicians, including President Donald Trump, former Vice President Kamala Harris, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, have gone viral for dropping the f-bomb in interviews and on camera. Concha compared this growing phenomenon to a “crooked tie” in how both are a “turn-off” and “avoidable,” saying that politicians behaving this way are likely trying to come off as “authentic” to voters.

“With them, it feels more contrived because I never heard Adam Schiff use that sort of language before, or AOC, or Jasmine Crockett, or anybody you want to name, Chris Murphy, for example, senator