Low IQ Florida Man Flaunts His Stupidity

Trump’s Latest Attack on Women in Congress

Donald Trump once again reached for one of his favorite rhetorical weapons: the “low IQ” insult in a recent exchange with reporters.

This time, his targets were Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), two progressive women of color who have become frequent subjects of Trump’s ire.

Trump declared,

AOC -- look. I think she's very nice. However, she has a very low IQ, and we really don't need someone with a low IQ. Between her and Crockett, we're gonna give 'em both an IQ test to see who comes out best. I took a real test at Walter Reed Medical Center, and I aced it. Now it's time for them to take a test.

Trump’s comments are not new. He has a long history of using “low IQ” as a slur against his critics, especially women of color.

Maxine Waters, Kamala Harris, Ilhan Omar, and now AOC and Jasmine Crockett have all been on the receiving end of this particular brand of insult.

The pattern is clear: when challenged by outspoken women of color, Trump often resorts to questioning their intelligence, a tactic that is both racially and gender charged.

The Test Trump “Aced”—And What It Really Was

Central to Trump’s latest round of insults is his claim that he “aced” a “real test” at Walter Reed Medical Center, implying that this somehow makes him uniquely qualified to judge the intelligence of others. But the facts tell a different story.

The test Trump refers to is the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), a brief screening tool used by doctors to detect early signs of cognitive impairment, such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.

The MoCA is not an IQ test. It does not measure intelligence, creativity, or problem-solving ability. Instead, it asks patients to perform simple tasks, such as drawing a clock, recalling a list of words, or identifying animals in pictures.

Medical experts have repeatedly clarified that the MoCA does not determine a person’s IQ. “The MoCA is not a measure of intelligence but rather a screening tool for cognitive dysfunction,” says research psychologist Peggy Drexler.

The test is designed to be easy for anyone without cognitive impairment. Scoring a high score, as Trump did, is not unusual for a healthy adult and does not indicate above-average intelligence.

Why the Distinction Matters

The difference between a cognitive screening test and an IQ test is not just academic. IQ tests are standardized assessments that measure a broad range of cognitive abilities, resulting in a numerical score that is compared to the general population.

They are used in educational and clinical settings to assess intellectual functioning, diagnose learning disabilities, and identify giftedness.

Cognitive screening tests, such as the MoCA, are used in medical settings to assess whether someone may be experiencing cognitive decline quickly. They are not designed to provide a comprehensive measure of intelligence, and their results are not intended to be used as a political cudgel.

Trump’s repeated conflation of the two is misleading. By claiming that his perfect score on a dementia screening test qualifies him to judge the intelligence of others, he distorts the purpose of the test and spreads misinformation about cognitive health.

The Real Record: AOC and Jasmine Crockett

While Trump questions the intelligence of his critics, Representatives Ocasio-Cortez and Crockett have built records of public service and advocacy.

AOC, a Boston University honors graduate and former community organizer, has championed progressive policies like the Green New Deal and Medicare for All.

Jasmine Crockett, a civil rights attorney and former public defender, has been a vocal advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion and has not shied away from challenging both Republican and Democratic leadership when necessary.

Both women have responded to Trump’s attacks with substance and poise, focusing on policy and the needs of their constituents rather than personal insults. Their work stands in stark contrast to Trump’s reliance on playground taunts and misleading boasts.

A Pattern of Distraction

Trump’s fixation on “low IQ” insults is not just a personal quirk; it is a political strategy. By framing his critics as unintelligent, he seeks to delegitimize their arguments and distract from substantive debate.

This tactic is especially pernicious when directed at women of color, reinforcing harmful stereotypes and undermining the diversity of voices in Congress.

The irony, of course, is that the only “test” Trump has ever publicly taken was not an IQ test at all, but a basic screening for cognitive impairment.

His repeated boasts about “acing” it reveal more about his own insecurities than about the intelligence of his critics.

Conclusion

The facts are clear: Trump’s “real test” at Walter Reed was a cognitive screening for dementia, not an IQ test. His continued use of “low IQ” as an insult, especially against women of color, is part of a long-standing pattern of distraction and denigration.

Meanwhile, Representatives Ocasio-Cortez and Crockett continue to do the work of governing, undeterred by the taunts of a man whose own understanding of intelligence remains, at best, superficial.

If there are “low-IQ” individuals flaunting their stupidity on the national stage, the evidence suggests it is not the women Trump targets, but the ones who cannot tell the difference between a cognitive screening and a test of intelligence - in this instance, HIM!

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