US politics
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2 days agoWhite House Communications Director Calls Democratic Staffer a R*tard' During Online Spat
Steven Cheung used derogatory language towards Rachel Cohen during an online exchange about media appearances.
At first glance, the word might seem like just another Trumpism ― blunt, simple, a little playground-esque. But psychologists and communications experts say there's more going on. The repeated choice of "sick" isn't necessarily just an example of rhetorical laziness. It offers a window into how Trump views the world, how he positions his opponents, and why that framing can be so effective.