He’s a straight talker who defies political norms and dabbles in frat-boy antics. Meet the dudebro candidate.
The Wall Street Journal • Politics • Jun 12, 2026
With campaigns that blend manliness with populist outrage, “dudebro” candidates across the political spectrum hope influencer-style swagger will win over voters.
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