Andrew Harnik via Getty Images Experts say Donald Trump uses name-calling to discredit his critics. This can’t be said, though, for Donald Trump, who purposely name-calls (like when he labels his critics and opponents “haters,” “fake,” “bad people” or “crazy”). AdvertisementAd hominem attacks may disqualify you from high school and collegiate debates, but Trump has successfully used them since 2015, according to Mercieca. It’s the same for Trump, who uses this kind of language to discredit those who don’t share his beliefs. It’ll come as a surprise to absolutely no one that Trump uses terms like “bad people” or “evil people” or “crazy people” as a way to avoid accountability.
