Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett has openly challenged President Donald Trump to an IQ test, confirming her willingness to participate in such an assessment against him. The Democratic congresswoman issued this challenge during her “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” appearance on Tuesday night, April 22, 2025. The challenge was in response to Trump’s recent remarks concerning her intelligence.
This development follows Trump’s previous comments labeling Crockett as a “lowlife” and a “very low-IQ person” during a radio interview last month. When Kimmel asked Crockett if she was amenable to engaging in a public intelligence test with the president, she affirmed her willingness by stating “Absolutely!” three times, which was met with applause from the audience.
In the interview, Kimmel also showed a clip of Trump criticizing the Democratic Party for supporting Crockett as a “new star.” Trump questioned the Democrats’ decision: “Are they serious about that… If that’s their new star, they’re in serious trouble. I mean this is Crockett. Oh man, oh man.”
Crockett quickly addressed Trump’s statements, noting that it was noteworthy for someone in his position to focus on a relatively new member of Congress. “It says a lot when you literally are supposed to be the leader of the free world and you’re worried about a rising sophomore in the House. I’m just saying,” Crockett said.
The exchange highlights the ongoing tension between Crockett and Trump, who have repeatedly exchanged criticisms recently. Last week, Crockett commented on the MAGA movement, criticizing it for spreading conspiracy theories about her while having what she described as an “orange, buffoon of a leader” at its helm.
“Unfortunately for MAGA… their buffoon of a leader is every ethical & criminal stereotype that they attribute to me, but the only one that fits the bill isn’t black, but instead orange,” she posted on her social media account.
Trump’s remarks about Crockett’s intelligence seem to be a reaction to comments she made about Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott at the Human Rights Campaign dinner in Los Angeles, California, in March. At the event, Crockett referred to Abbott, who uses a wheelchair, as “Governor Hot Wheels,” adding that “the only thing hot about him is that he’s a hot mess, honey.”
Crockett later clarified that her remarks were misinterpreted, explaining that she was referring to the “planes, trains, and automobiles he used to transfer migrants into communities led by Black mayors, deliberately stoking tension and fear among the most vulnerable.”
The congresswoman from Dallas, Texas, has gained recognition within the Democratic Party for her outspoken criticism of Trump and other Republicans. She has also been involved in an ongoing dispute with Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, whom Crockett has previously characterized as the “dumbest person in Congress.”
During her appearance on Kimmel’s show, Crockett emphasized the importance of Democrats addressing the real issues facing the country rather than merely debating policy specifics. She expressed concern about the impact of the current administration’s policies, telling Kimmel that “we really don’t know how much damage” the administration is causing and describing their “level of incompetence” as nearly “incomprehensible.”
Crockett expanded her criticism beyond Trump, targeting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. She called the latter an “idiot” and concluded, “All of y’all are a problem.”
While Kimmel suggested that Trump might secretly appreciate Crockett due to her bold and humorous demeanor, the congresswoman has remained one of the president’s most vocal critics in the House of Representatives.
Trump has frequently claimed to possess a high IQ in the past, asserting that he “got every answer right” on a cognitive test administered during an annual physical examination. The president has not yet responded to Crockett’s acceptance of the IQ test challenge.
The exchange between Crockett and Trump illustrates the increasingly personal nature of political discourse in Washington, D.C., with direct challenges and insults becoming more common between elected officials of opposing parties.
As a sophomore representative from Texas, Crockett has quickly established herself as a rising voice within the Democratic Party, known for her straightforward communication style and readiness to engage in confrontational exchanges with political opponents.
