Trump demands 'low IQ' Jasmine Crockett, AOC's 'gang of country-destroying morons' take cognitive tests

Donald Trump demanded that Jasmine Crockett, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and 'The Squad' take cognitive tests, arguing they would surely fail
PUBLISHED AUG 12, 2025
Donald Trump attacked Jasmine Crockett and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's intelligence and challenged them to a cognitive test in a Truth Social post (Getty Images)
Donald Trump attacked Jasmine Crockett and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's intelligence and challenged them to a cognitive test in a Truth Social post (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump has taken fresh aim at Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her progressive allies, saying the group should be made to take cognitive exams.

The 79-year-old president, who frequently clashes with Ocasio-Cortez, suggested they should be forced to take a cognitive test, claiming they were destined to fail miserably.



 

Trump targets Jasmine Crockett in new attack

While Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez remains one of Donald Trump’s favorite targets, this time the MAGA leader turned his attention to Rep Jasmine Crockett, a Democrat from Texas. 

On Truth Social, Trump wrote, “‘Congresswoman’ Jasmine Crockett is a low (very!!!) I.Q. individual, much in the mold of the AOC Plus Three Gang of Country Destroying Morons – only slightly dumber.”

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 26: Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) speaks during a hearing with the Subcommittee on Delivering On Government Efficiency in the U.S. Capitol on February 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. The House Oversight Subcommittee held the hearing to hear from witnesses on U.S. foreign aid. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Rep Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) speaks during a hearing with the Subcommittee on Delivering On Government Efficiency in the US Capitol on February 26, 2025, in Washington, DC (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

He added, “Each of these political hacks should be forced to take a cognitive exam, much like the one I recently took while getting my ‘physical’ at our great Washington, D.C., military hospital (WR!).”

Trump went on to claim, “As the doctors said, ‘President Trump ACED it, something that is rarely seen!’ These Radical Left Lunatics would all fail this test in a spectacular show of stupidity and incompetence. Take the test!”

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 30: U.S. President Donald Trump, joined by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, speaks to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on May 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. Musk, who served as an adviser to Trump and led the Department of Government Efficiency, announced he would leave the Trump administration to refocus on his businesses. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump, joined by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, speaks to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on May 30, 2025, in Washington, DC (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Trump's past remark about giving Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez an IQ test

Both Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jasmine Crockett are among the most visible young Democrats, and Donald Trump has made them a regular part of his rhetoric.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 19: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Delegates, politicians, and Democratic party supporters are in Chicago for the convention, concluding with current Vice President Kamala Harris accepting her party's presidential nomination. The DNC takes place from August 19-22. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 19, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Trump has made similar statements before, including in early July when he said, “AOC is very nice but she’s very low IQ, and we don’t need low IQ."

He added, "Between her and Crockett, we’re going to give them both an IQ test to see who comes out best.”



 

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jasmine Crockett fire back at Trump

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has responded to Trump’s remarks in the past, saying, “Mr President, don’t take your anger out on me – I’m just a silly girl.”



 

Trump has also called her “one of the dumbest people in Congress.” Their most recent back-and-forth came after she called for his impeachment over US airstrikes in Iran.

Crockett also hit back earlier this month, posting on X (formerly Twitter), “We’ve already been over this. I’ve got the degrees, the credentials, and the receipts. If you’re looking for ‘low IQ,’ try looking in the mirror—or at your own Cabinet.”



 

Trump took a cognitive test in April as part of his annual checkup at Walter Reed Hospital, and his doctor wrote in a White House memo that he “exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health” and received a perfect score of 30 out of 30.



 

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