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Trump Dismisses Polls, Attacks Rep. Crockett in Fiery Interview

8/6/2025

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In a fiery CNBC interview, President Trump took aim at Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett, branding her "low IQ" and declaring the Democratic Party is "self-destructing." He brushed off unfavorable polls, insisting he won the election decisively and that his approval ratings are on the rise, proclaiming the nation is flourishing under his guidance.

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In a fiery CNBC interview, President Trump took aim at Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett, branding her "low IQ" and declaring the Democratic Party is "self-destructing." He brushed off unfavorable polls, insisting he won the election decisively and that his approval ratings are on the rise, proclaiming the nation is flourishing under his guidance.