Democratic taunts in schoolyards reflect Trump’s brash communication strategies

An surprising turn of events occurred during last month’s Republican National Convention under Donald Trump’s leadership, which was surprisingly family-friendly, while the ongoing Democratic event has been filled with harsh language and insults reminiscent of a schoolyard brawl.

American parents tuning in to the Democratic National Convention this week with their children were exposed to uncomfortable moments resembling childish behavior.

In a notable speech by Barack Obama, he criticized Trump for his “childish nicknames” and “crazy conspiracy theories.” However, Obama himself made a vulgar hand gesture to mock Trump’s obsession with crowd sizes, which was met with laughter and applause from the crowd.

Trump, in contrast, had earlier praised Obama, calling him “a nice gentleman.”

Not only Obama, but other speakers at the Democratic Convention in Chicago engaged in taunts and immature behavior.

For example, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul referred to Trump as a “fraud, a philanderer, and a felon,” mocking him for leaving New York to move to Florida.

It’s not wise for politicians to highlight their own failures on a national stage, yet that’s what Hochul did by ridiculing Trump for leaving New York.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker also joined in, boasting about his wealth compared to Trump’s and calling Trump “rich in only one thing – stupidity.”

The Democrats seem to be resorting to insults and personal attacks, possibly to distract from their own failures to improve the lives of Americans.

Instead of focusing on important issues, some Democratic campaigns are releasing childish press releases mocking their opponents.

The Democrats’ aggressive campaign approach seems to mirror Trump’s tactics, with personal attacks and insults becoming commonplace.

It may be a strategic choice to focus on deriding opponents rather than facing the party’s track record of failure.

Bethany Mandel is the co-author of “Stolen Youth” and a homeschooling mother of six based in greater Washington, DC.