Trump Criticises Jasmine Crockett with "Low IQ" Comment, to Which Crockett Responds: "I'm Not Leaving"
In a recent CNBC interview, President Donald Trump targeted Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas), a freshman congresswoman who has made waves since her election in 2022. Trump questioned whether Crockett is a leader of her party and referred to her as a "very low-IQ person."
Crockett, however, was unphased by the comment. During a CNN interview on Tuesday, she responded by stating that Trump has a problem with people of color. She further added that Trump has "nothing of substance to contribute" when criticizing her.
This latest incident is not the first time Trump has been accused of racially charged language. Experts have noted a pattern of dehumanizing remarks toward Black public figures and officials, including the use of derogatory names and terms echoing racist slurs[1]. While the exact phrase "low-IQ" may not be found in the provided sources, Trump's history of such remarks aligns with this characterization.
Trump's rhetoric and actions have been criticized for amplifying dehumanizing views and racist attitudes among his supporters[1]. Beyond personal insults, Trump has advocated for the return of offensive sports team names linked to Indigenous slurs, dismissed systemic racism, and rolled back diversity and inclusion efforts[2][3].
Rep. Crockett has made it clear that she intends to remain in her position, regardless of any changes in the electoral map in Texas. Republican efforts are currently underway to gain five additional congressional seats in Texas through an off-schedule redrawing of the electoral map.
As Crockett's star continues to rise, it is likely that we will see more instances of her standing up against divisive rhetoric and advocating for change.
[1] Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/donald-trump-s-racially-charged-comments-have-long-history-n1260183 [2] Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/07/10/trump-sports-team-names-racial-slurs/ [3] Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/19/us/politics/trump-racism-protests.html
- The ongoing politics surrounding Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) has extended to war-and-conflicts of ideas, as her exchange with President Trump showcased a clash of policy-and-legislation perspectives.
- The latest on general-news involves not only the personal attacks between Crockett and Trump, but also a broader discussion on crime-and-justice, with experts pointing to Trump's history of racially charged language.
- In the realm of car-accidents, Trump's rhetoric is more metaphorical; however, his words have been criticized for leading to a societal crash in empathy, diversity, and inclusion.
- For Crockett, the political road ahead seems marked by accidents and conflict, as she faces an uphill battle in the face of Republican efforts to reshape Texas' electoral map.
