By John Q. Hosedrinker 
In a recent interview, former President Donald Trump criticized the intelligence of Democratic Representatives Jasmine Crockett and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, calling them “low IQ” and questioning their competence. This follows protests against his administration, where millions participated. Trump’s comments align with his long-standing pattern of disparaging opponents while emphasizing his own intelligence, a theme dating back to his initial presidential campaign. He has frequently used phrases and self-descriptions highlighting his perceived intellectual superiority.
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Trump Takes Ugly Shot at Dem Women: ‘Very Low IQ’
It seems we’re back in familiar territory, aren’t we? Donald Trump, at 79, is still clinging to his obsession with intelligence, flinging the “low IQ” insult around like confetti. And, let’s be honest, it’s not a particularly creative insult. It’s the go-to when he runs out of actual points, the verbal equivalent of a shrug. The irony, of course, is that the man launching these accusations is increasingly being questioned about his own cognitive abilities. It’s a strategy that, at best, seems tired, and at worst, could be seen as an admission of his own vulnerabilities.
The comments bring up the unfortunate reality that this isn’t a new tactic. It’s consistent with Trump’s approach to any form of criticism. Remember, the same playbook was used against George W. Bush. This reliance on personal attacks, rather than engaging with substantive arguments, is a hallmark of his rhetoric. It’s almost predictable: any woman, especially a Democratic woman, who challenges him or disagrees with him is immediately deemed unintelligent. It’s not just about disagreeing, it’s about diminishing the person entirely.
The suggestion of a live-streamed IQ test is a great idea. It’s hard to imagine anything making him happier than being challenged to a competition that’s clearly designed to make him fail. But even the best tests won’t matter, and they wouldn’t win his supporters over either. They seem to accept the attacks as part of the strategy. It’s a way of confirming their loyalty and support. They don’t seem to care what he actually says or does. This is where this all collapses.
It’s not just the insults, it’s the constant need to project his own insecurities onto others. This is a common theme in the comments, and it’s spot on. The idea that someone who’s constantly talking about intelligence might, in fact, be compensating for a lack of it, is a fair assessment. There are also great comments about him being a projection artist. If you look at what he does, it is all that he is.
The comments touch on an interesting point: Trump’s followers seem to correlate wealth with intelligence. It’s a skewed perspective that ignores the various ways people find themselves with money. It assumes a direct correlation between financial success and intellect, which is, to be blunt, a flawed way of looking at the world. It’s a convenient narrative for a man who has built his image on wealth and power.
The suggestion that the media, in general, should push back harder on the attacks is an important one. The press is getting better at pushing back, but the need is more urgent. Why aren’t we hearing more direct questions? Why aren’t we seeing these challenges to his accusations? Why is it considered so newsworthy that he insults someone? This is an excellent point.
The comments also reflect the perception that his speeches are incoherent and nonsensical. What’s even more disturbing is that, as the comments suggest, some people seem to be able to understand the twisted anti-American blather. That’s a scary thought.
The entire episode exposes the shallowness of Trump’s rhetorical toolkit. There’s no subtlety, no nuance, no actual thought behind it. Just a repeated label.
His constant reliance on the “low IQ” insult is a testament to the lack of substance behind his words. The man, quite simply, is running out of options. And the longer he keeps using the same, tired insults, the more transparent his weaknesses become.