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Jasmine Crockett and Donald Trump Trade Barbs in Intensifying Public Feud

The Texas congresswoman responds to Trump’s 'low IQ' comment with sharp rebukes, gaining attention for her confrontational rhetoric and rising political profile.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, has hit back at President Donald Trump after he questioned her intelligence.
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event at the White House on April 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett speaks during a rally on February 04, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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Overview

  • Donald Trump labeled Rep. Jasmine Crockett a 'low IQ person' during a 'Meet the Press' interview, criticizing her as emblematic of Democratic disarray.
  • Crockett fired back on social media, accusing Trump of being 'terrified of smart, bold Black women' and encouraging him to 'keep talking.'
  • The congresswoman referenced the 2023 Montgomery brawl in a Tougaloo College commencement speech, urging graduates to 'know how to use a chair' in the face of adversity.
  • Conservative media outlets mocked Crockett’s rhetoric, while her supporters highlighted her willingness to confront Trump and other high-profile Republicans.
  • Crockett’s rising prominence includes reported aspirations for a leadership role on the House Oversight Committee, further fueling partisan debate.