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Trump's Insults Spark Outcry Over Racism and Misogyny

10/29/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump insulted Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) by calling her “not known to be an Einstein.”
Crockett said the remarks reflect an obsession with women of color and insecurities.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) mocked Trump by questioning his cognitive tests.
Experts say insults reveal racism and misogyny toward women of color, and the focus on IQ signals insecurities.
Crockett and Ocasio-Cortez's responses show resilience against Trump's attacks.

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U.S. President Donald Trump insulted Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) by calling her “not known to be an Einstein.”
Crockett said the remarks reflect an obsession with women of color and insecurities.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) mocked Trump by questioning his cognitive tests.
Experts say insults reveal racism and misogyny toward women of color, and the focus on IQ signals insecurities.
Crockett and Ocasio-Cortez's responses show resilience against Trump's attacks.