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Trump Calls Justice Jackson “Low IQ,” Jeffries Labels Him Dumbest

4/23/2026

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Trump Insults Jackson

Trump’s Truth Social post called Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson “low IQ,” continuing pattern of insulting women and people of color.
The Truth Social attack on Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson revived racial and gender-based accusations.
He said three liberal justices “stick together like glue,” criticizing the court’s tariff ruling.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called Trump “the dumbest person ever” at the White House.

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Trump Targets Jackson

President Donald Trump attended half of Supreme Court oral arguments, using his presence to single out Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.
A Truth Social post by President Donald Trump attacked Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.
He warned the Court’s blockage of his tariff plan significantly threatens America.
Such a ruling ending birthright citizenship would cost the United States massive money and dignity.

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Trump Insults Jackson

Trump’s Truth Social post called Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson “low IQ,” continuing pattern of insulting women and people of color.
The Truth Social attack on Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson revived racial and gender-based accusations.
He said three liberal justices “stick together like glue,” criticizing the court’s tariff ruling.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called Trump “the dumbest person ever” at the White House.

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