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Jeffries Calls Trump 'Dumbest President' Amid Criticism

4/22/2026

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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) criticized U.S. President Donald Trump in an interview, calling him the "dumbest person" to occupy the White House.
Trump had previously labeled Jeffries a "low IQ person."
Jeffries condemned Trump and argued Republicans have failed on the economy and healthcare, while criticizing the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Jeffries praised Virginia Democrats for gaining redistricting power, which could enhance their congressional representation in the upcoming midterm elections.

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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) criticized U.S. President Donald Trump in an interview, calling him the "dumbest person" to occupy the White House.
Trump had previously labeled Jeffries a "low IQ person."
Jeffries condemned Trump and argued Republicans have failed on the economy and healthcare, while criticizing the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Jeffries praised Virginia Democrats for gaining redistricting power, which could enhance their congressional representation in the upcoming midterm elections.