President Trump shocked many by using the f-word on camera while discussing the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran, which he accused of violating a ceasefire. This marks a notable departure from presidential conduct, as previous leaders have typically avoided such language in public. Historian Russell Riley highlighted that while cursing has occurred in private among past administrations, Trump’s public utterance is unprecedented. He noted that Trump often disregards traditional constraints of office, increasing the shock value of this occurrence. This incident illustrates the unique nature of Trump's presidency.
"We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don't know what the f*** they're doing," Trump said.
"This is a president that has seldom felt bound by the normal constraints of the office, and the use of profanity is typically one of those constraints," said Riley.
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