Media researchers argue that Trump’s language isn’t just crude — it’s dangerous.
When a president:
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delegitimizes the free press,
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encourages public hostility,
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and mocks female reporters personally,
it erodes the foundational structures of democratic accountability.
One journalism professor summarized the stakes: “When leaders use demeaning language toward the press, they aren’t just attacking individuals — they’re attacking the public’s right to information.”
Another analyst added: “A president modeling misogynistic language gives permission for that behavior to spread.”
The fallout from Trump’s “Quiet, piggy” remark didn’t remain confined to the space of Air Force One. In the days that followed, experts, civil rights advocates, historians, political strategists, and professional journalism organizations weighed in with a breadth of concern that underscored something larger — this wasn’t a gaffe, a joke, or a simple outburst. It was another chapter in a much bigger story about power, accountability, and the future of political discourse in America.
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