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A recent expose by Bob Woodward reveals that President Joe Biden’s language regarding his political adversaries is even more colorful behind closed doors than it is in public. While he may choose his words carefully when speaking about former President Donald Trump or Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in front of the cameras, it seems that the man is quite the potty mouth when he thinks no one is listening. According to the book titled “War,” Biden isn’t shy about dropping F-bombs when it comes to those he clearly has a bone to pick with.
In official public engagements, Biden has referred to Trump using benign terms like “my predecessor,” but in private, he has boasted a slightly more combative vocabulary. Woodward recounts that at least one colorful phrase Biden used was particularly virulent, showing a level of disdain that most politicians would likely keep under wraps. At least now, Americans can understand that while the President may act like a gentleman on the stage of democracy, he doesn’t seem to share that sentiment when he thinks the microphones are off.
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The expletive-laden tirade continues beyond Trump, with Biden reportedly throwing similar insults at Netanyahu. During conversations last spring, as tensions boiled over in Gaza, Biden didn’t hold back his frustrations, branding the Israeli Prime Minister with some decidedly crude epithets. This is the kind of rhetoric that would get the average citizen in hot water, but for Biden, it seems there’s just enough wiggle room in the public eye to let loose a string of curses when talking among friends.
Biden’s potty mouth seems to be a recurring theme in his presidency. Axios highlighted instances of his outbursts, revealing a frustrated figure who can indeed abandon his folksy charm for moments of rage. Reports show him exclaiming things like “Get the f*** out of here!” at aides who presumably fail to meet his expectations. This language, while perhaps refreshing in a candid sense, raises eyebrows when considering that these are the words of the President of the United States.
Just take a moment to remember that infamous speech Biden delivered at Independence Hall, draped in red lights with the military in the background. Even though he didn’t pepper his monologue with four-letter words, the anger simmering beneath the surface was hard to miss. He painted half the nation—MAGA Republicans— as extremists posing a grave threat to the republic, engaging in a level of inflammatory rhetoric that makes one wonder if he really has control over his emotions.
With such volatility, questions arise about the leadership style of our current President. It appears that Joe Biden’s quick temper and penchant for vulgar language could easily overshadow his presidential duties. Such an approach raises an important discussion on whether emotional resilience is a necessary quality for the highest office in the land. Suppose Biden is indeed consumed by anger toward political opponents. In that case, it begs the question of how effectively he can govern a nation that he sees as rife with chaos and division.
