In a heated escalation of his ongoing verbal battles with Democratic critics, President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on August 11, 2025, to challenge Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) and members of “The Squad” to undergo cognitive testing.
Trump, who recently touted his own perfect score on a cognitive exam, described Crockett as a “Low (Very!!!) I.Q. Individual” and likened her to what he called the “AOC Plus Three Gang of Country Destroying Morons,” referring to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and her progressive allies.
The post, which quickly garnered widespread media attention, marks a renewal of Trump’s July challenge to Crockett and Ocasio-Cortez, where he similarly questioned their intelligence.
Trump, aged 79, emphasized his recent physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where he claimed to have “ACED” a cognitive test, stating, “As the doctors said, ‘President Trump ACED it, something that is rarely seen!'”
He urged the lawmakers to take similar exams, predicting they would “fail this test in a spectacular show of stupidity and incompetence.”
This latest outburst stems from a series of public clashes.
Crockett, known for her viral, bombastic criticisms of Trump, has previously called him a “piece of s–t” and has not shied away from confronting his policies and behavior.
“The Squad,” a group of progressive female congresswomen including Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), and Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), has been a frequent target of Trump’s ire due to their far-left stances on issues like immigration, climate change, and social justice.
Last month, Ocasio-Cortez referred to Trump as a “rapist” in reference to ongoing legal battles.
Trump’s focus on cognitive tests echoes his first term, when he voluntarily took the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) amid questions about his mental fitness.
The test, designed to detect cognitive decline, includes tasks like identifying animals and drawing a clock.
Trump has repeatedly boasted about his performance, using it as a weapon against opponents like former President Joe Biden, who declined similar tests during his tenure.
In April 2025, shortly after beginning his second term, Trump announced results from his first physical, again highlighting his cognitive test success.
Critics argue that such challenges distract from policy issues, while supporters see them as Trump’s signature combative style.
Crockett’s Response
Rep. Crockett, undeterred, has publicly stated she is open to taking an IQ test and comparing results with Trump.
In a fiery retort on August 11, Crockett suggested Trump’s attacks signal either “dementia” or plain “dumbness,” framing his behavior as a “warning sign.”
Her office did not immediately respond to requests for further comment on the latest challenge.
This comes amid reports of internal strife in Crockett’s office, where former aides described her as a “diva” who is “disengaged” and prone to outbursts when not in the spotlight.
Crockett has dismissed these claims as biased scrutiny faced by “young, Black women” in power.
Broader Reactions and Political Context
The exchange has drawn reactions across the political spectrum.
Conservative outlets like Fox News highlighted Trump’s “renewed call” for testing, portraying it as a jab at “low IQ” Democrats.
Political analysts note that Trump’s strategy of personal attacks energizes his base but risks alienating moderates.
With midterm elections looming in 2026, such feuds could influence voter turnout in key districts like Crockett’s in Texas.
As of August 12, 2025, neither Ocasio-Cortez nor other Squad members have publicly responded to the renewed challenge.
The White House has not issued an official statement beyond Trump’s social media post.
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