Democrats Embrace Profanity as Voter Frustration Grows Ahead of Midterms

As the 2026 election season ramps up, a new trend is taking hold among Democratic candidates: swearing. From fiery speeches to social media posts, many Democratic hopefuls are ditching traditional political language in favor of blunt, profanity-laced messaging aimed at connecting with voters’ frustrations.

Leading the charge is Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), whose frequent use of colorful language has gained her significant media attention. Inspired by her approach, other Democratic candidates have also embraced profanity as part of their campaign styles, according to Breitbart News.

In New York, congressional candidate Mike Sacks grabbed attention by promising on X (formerly Twitter) to “unf*k our country,” while Illinois candidate Kat Abughazaleh didn’t hold back at all, urging Democrats to “grow a fucking spine” in an online post. Her campaign manager defended the move, arguing that voters appreciate authenticity over polished, distant political speak: “Kat sounds like a real person — and real people are fucking fed up with the status quo.”

Senate hopeful Nathan Sage, a Marine veteran from Iowa, also came out swinging. In his campaign announcement, Sage vowed to “kick corporate Republican [Sen.] Joni Ernst’s a**” and accused current policies of having “f*ed over” farmers.

Profanity isn’t just popping up on the campaign trail — it’s now being heard inside the halls of Congress itself. Terms like “ass” and “pissed” are increasingly used in floor speeches, breaking with the traditional decorum that once defined congressional debate, Breitbart reports.

The growing use of explicit language has sparked criticism from Republicans. A spokesperson for the National Republican Senatorial Committee said Democrats seem to think that tossing around words like “f—ing” and “a–” is a winning strategy to reclaim voters lost in 2024.

Some analysts see the profanity surge as a reflection of deeper frustration within the Democratic Party. Linguistics professor Michael Adams, author of In Praise of Profanity, suggested that candidates are reaching for stronger language because “the usual vocabulary will not be sufficiently expressive in the moment.”

Democrats have even incorporated profanity into coordinated messaging efforts. The Senate Democratic campaign arm recently rolled out a series called “Sh– That Ain’t True,” which targets Donald Trump’s record with ads featuring politicians using uncensored or only partially censored swear words.

While Trump himself was known for his rough language — often called “the profanity president” by outlets like The New York Times — the Democrats’ strategic embrace of similar language marks a notable shift. Studies cited by The Hill and GovPredict show that lawmakers’ use of profanity on social media spiked during Trump’s first year in office.

Still, despite the shift in tone, Democrats continue to struggle with sagging poll numbers and accusations of being disconnected from working-class Americans. Attempts to re-energize the base, such as the recent “Choose Your Fighter” video featuring Democratic congresswomen mimicking video game characters, have received mixed reviews online.

As the election approaches, Democrats are betting that sounding raw and real — even if it means swearing — will help them reconnect with voters in a turbulent political climate.