Rep. Jasmine Crockett Slams Trump After He Calls Her ‘Low IQ’ in NBC Interview

Trump Targets Crockett During NBC Interview

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a first-term Democrat from Texas, responded swiftly and sharply after President Donald Trump labeled her a “low IQ person” during a Sunday appearance on NBC News’ Meet the Press. Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Trump Calls Crockett a “Low IQ Person”

Trump, while commenting on internal Democratic dynamics, said: “They have a new person named Crockett. I watched her speak the other day. She’s definitely a low IQ person.” The White House / Wikimedia

Crockett Responds on X With Scathing Remark

Crockett, who has been a vocal critic of Trump's policies, clapped back on X (formerly Twitter), describing the insult as both “immature and inaccurate.” She posted: “Imagine being busy getting another honorary doctorate & delivering the commencement address to encourage & empower the leaders of ‘Today,’ and right before boarding your flight to depart, learning that diabolical delusional demented dumb Don was busy trying to challenge your IQ, again.” Jack Gruber / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Crockett’s Ongoing Criticism of Trump Policies

A consistent critic of the Trump administration, Crockett has especially taken issue with efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, as well as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk. The White House / Wikimedia

Crockett on Late-Night TV Slams Elon Musk

On Jimmy Kimmel Live, she referred to Musk as “the idiot known as Elon Musk.” Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia

Crockett's Controversial Nickname for Gov. Abbott

Crockett has also traded barbs with other high-profile Republicans. In March, she referred to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as “Governor Hot Wheels,” later claiming that her remark was aimed at Abbott’s controversial migrant relocation program rather than his disability. NASA Johnson Space Center / NASA-JSC / ROBERT MARKOWITZ / Wikimedia

Rep. Weber Says He Plans to Introduce Censure Resolution Against Crockett

Rep. Randy Weber, a Republican from Texas and member of the same state delegation as Rep. Jasmine Crockett, responded to her remarks about Abbott by stating in a post on X that “words have meanings & actions have consequences.” He added, “I look forward to introducing my resolution to censure you for your words and actions.” House Creative Services / Wikimedia

Pattern of Conflict With Republican Leaders

She has also clashed publicly with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who once insulted Crockett’s appearance during a congressional hearing. Megan Smith-USA TODAY

Greene Insults Crockett’s Appearance During Hearing

Greene remarked that Crockett's "fake eyelashes" were obstructing her reading, prompting Crockett to fire back by describing Greene’s “bleach-blonde, bad-built, butch body.” GABY VELASQUEZ/ EL PASO TIMES / USA TODAY NETWORK

Crockett’s Political Role and Background

Crockett has represented Texas’s 30th Congressional District since January 2023, succeeding longtime Democratic Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, who retired after nearly three decades in Congress. The district, which includes much of southern Dallas and surrounding areas, is a reliably Democratic stronghold. U.S. House of Representatives / Wikimedia