Nicknames & Insults
79 documented nicknames and insults used by Trump against political opponents, allies, media, and institutions. Presidential language has consequences.
Why Track This?
No previous president has routinely used schoolyard insults and demeaning nicknames for political opponents, allies, journalists, and even his own appointees. This behavior normalizes bullying at the highest level of government, debases political discourse, and has real consequences — targets have received death threats. Calling the free press “Enemy of the People” echoes the language of dictators.
Trump Turns On People
See the praise-to-attack pipeline — side-by-side quotes showing how “fantastic” becomes “dumb as a rock.”
Georgia gubernatorial candidate mocked for her weight
CNN reporter whose White House press pass was revoked after a confrontation
His own AG who said there was no election fraud. Called him a 'gutless pig' after Barr confirmed Biden won
2020 campaign onward. Switched to 'Crooked Joe' in 2023 after Biden's DOJ indicted him
2020 Democratic primary candidate, mocked for his height
His own National Security Advisor who later wrote a tell-all book
Manhattan DA who brought criminal charges. Mocked his weight and called him an 'animal'
Morning Joe host. Trump tweeted she was 'bleeding badly from a face-lift' — widely condemned as misogynistic
2016 Republican primary rival. One of Trump's most effective political attacks
Insulted the deceased former president
Compared the 2020 Democratic candidate to the Mad Magazine mascot
Woman a jury found Trump sexually abused. He was ordered to pay $83.3M for defamation
Republican who voted to impeach him and served on Jan 6 committee. Called for her to be prosecuted
2024 primary rival, former ally. Repeatedly mocked his weight at rallies
2016 campaign and beyond — used thousands of times at rallies, tweets, and official statements
Constant attacks on CNN reporters and network
His own personal lawyer of 12 years who cooperated with prosecutors
FBI director Trump fired, then attacked relentlessly
Republican senator who criticized Trump, mocked for his height
2016 primary rival. Trump attacked Cruz's wife's appearance and accused his father of being involved in JFK assassination
Adult film actress he paid $130K in hush money to before the 2016 election
2024 Republican primary rival. Once an ally, attacked viciously when DeSantis ran
Judge in NY civil fraud trial. Trump attacked him and his clerk on social media
Attacked the Khan family (2016), said fallen soldiers were 'losers and suckers' (per The Atlantic, 2020)
2016 primary rival. Trump mocked her physical appearance in a Rolling Stone interview
Arizona senator who was critical of Trump
Mocked sexual assault accuser at a rally. Crowd laughed and cheered
Former VP, climate activist mocked by Trump
Before Graham became an ally. Trump gave out Graham's personal phone number at a rally
2024 Republican primary rival, his former UN Ambassador whom he appointed
2024 Democratic presidential nominee. 'Comrade Kamala' implied she was a communist
Former Arkansas governor and 2024 primary candidate
NY Attorney General who brought civil fraud case. Trump called the Black AG racist
Attacked the Black athlete after LeBron criticized him. Implied LeBron is unintelligent
NFL player who kneeled during anthem. Trump: 'Get that son of a bitch off the field'
After Kelly asked tough debate questions. Trump: 'Blood coming out of her wherever'
His own Chief of Staff who later said Trump praised Hitler
French president criticized over NATO spending
Former Apprentice contestant and White House aide. Called a Black woman 'a dog'
His own Secretary of Defense who resigned over Syria withdrawal
POW for 5 years in Vietnam. 'I like people who weren't captured.' Continued attacks after McCain's death
His own National Security Advisor
Any critical coverage. 'Enemy of the People' echoes the language of Stalin and other dictators
Judge in Manhattan criminal trial who imposed a gag order Trump repeatedly violated
Chair of Joint Chiefs. Trump suggested Milley should face the death penalty for contacting Chinese counterparts
Attacks on liberal-leaning network
Special counsel investigating Russian election interference
Attacked repeatedly, especially during 2024 debate hosted by ABC
Long-running feud spanning over a decade. Said these things about her at a presidential debate
Spent years pushing the racist birther conspiracy that Obama wasn't born in the US
Youngest congresswoman repeatedly dismissed and attacked
Kentucky senator and 2016 primary rival
Speaker of the House. Used repeatedly during impeachment proceedings
His own VP. Attacked after Pence refused to overturn the 2020 election. Jan 6 mob chanted 'hang Mike Pence'
Attacked because owner Jeff Bezos also owns Amazon
Physically mocked NYT reporter Serge Kovaleski's disability at a rally in 2015
2012 nominee and Utah Senator who voted to convict Trump in impeachment trial
2016 Republican primary rival, later made Secretary of State. Mocked for sweating during debates
Former House Speaker who later criticized Trump
2016 and 2020 Democratic primary candidate
His own Communications Director who lasted 11 days and became a fierce critic
Morning Joe host. Trump also promoted a debunked conspiracy about a death in Scarborough's office
Lead impeachment prosecutor. Trump mocked his physical appearance repeatedly
Senate Minority/Majority Leader. Named for Schumer's emotional press conferences
His own AG, first senator to endorse him. Ridiculed after Sessions recused from Russia probe
Special counsel who indicted Trump on federal charges. Called him deranged hundreds of times
ABC host and former Clinton aide mocked for his height and name
After Streep criticized Trump at the Golden Globes
Mocked a teenager with autism who was a climate activist. She was 16 years old
His own Secretary of State. Tillerson reportedly called Trump a 'moron'
Despite the Times being profitable with record subscriptions
NBC host. Anti-Defamation League noted 'sleepy eyes' is an antisemitic trope
Canadian PM. Called out at NATO summit after Trudeau was caught on camera joking about Trump
Before their surprising diplomatic meetings. Used at the UN General Assembly
Mocking her Native American heritage claims. Used at a ceremony honoring Navajo code talkers
Black congresswoman repeatedly attacked with racially charged 'low IQ' language
Fulton County DA who brought RICO charges over election interference
Legendary journalist who recorded Trump admitting he downplayed COVID
Ukrainian president. Backhanded 'compliment' implying Ukraine just takes American money