Recent investigative journalism by Politico has brought to light that President Joe Biden harbors a deeply negative opinion of former President Donald Trump, expressing his disdain in no uncertain terms when away from the public eye.
According to sources familiar with the matter, Biden has been known to refer to Trump using exceptionally harsh language, including terms such as “sick f–k” and “f–king a–hole,” during private conversations. This revelation provides a stark contrast to the more measured tones typically adopted by public officials in their official communications.
The response from Trump’s camp to these revelations was swift and critical. Chris LaCivita, a senior adviser to the Trump campaign, expressed disappointment, stating, “It’s a shame that Crooked Joe Biden disrespects the presidency both publicly and privately.” This comment underscores the tension and ongoing rivalry between the current and former administrations, highlighting the deeply polarized nature of current American political discourse.
“Works for me,” said psychologist Mary Trump, niece to the former president.
“Love that energy,” wrote Democratic strategist Adam Parkhomenko.
GOP strategist Mike Madrid concurred, writing, “He makes a good point.”
Less prominent commentators had similar views.
“Biden is correct. I hope he says so in public,” wrote Laura Chapin.
“Talk about a guy I want to have a beer with. That used to be the requirement, right?” wrote Jennifer Hayden.
“Staffers leaking Irish pottymouth Kinsley gaffes are how you know the campaign season is heating up,” wrote Nick Beaudrot.
However, the reaction from the political community and the general public to Biden’s private remarks has been mixed. While some may view such language as unbecoming of a sitting president, others argue that it humanizes Biden, making him more relatable to the average American.
This sentiment has been echoed by several political analysts and commentators, particularly on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), where discussions around the authenticity and relatability of political figures often take place.
This dichotomy of opinions reflects a broader debate about the expectations placed on public figures regarding their conduct and the authenticity of their public personas. The leak of Biden’s private comments about Trump adds another layer to the complex narrative of their political rivalry and the ongoing dialogue about the nature of leadership and decorum in the highest echelons of government.
