Donald Trump Uses Combative Rhetoric Against Political Opponents and Allies

Donald Trump has employed increasingly combative and insulting rhetoric toward political opponents and former allies over the past two months. He has labeled Democratic candidates as "jihadists" and "radical lunatics," with specific attacks directed at Senator Adam Schiff and Texas Senate candidate James Talarico.

These attacks have also extended to former Republican allies. Trump called Tucker Carlson a "loser" and described Marjorie Taylor Greene as "neurotic."

While historical figures such as Spiro Agnew and Newt Gingrich previously used outrage in their political strategies, new research indicates that the current state of American politics is angrier than in previous decades.