President Trump has once again ignited a firestorm on social media with a sharp critique of progressive lawmakers, challenging their mental acuity in a way that’s sure to keep political tongues wagging.
In a fiery post on Truth Social this past Monday, Trump took aim at Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, along with other members of the so-called "Squad," daring them to prove their cognitive chops through formal testing, New York Post reported.
Trump’s latest jab isn’t a new tactic; back in July, he issued a similar challenge to both Crockett and Ocasio-Cortez, suggesting their policy positions might not withstand the scrutiny of a standardized exam.
Earlier this year, in April, Trump proudly shared that during his first physical of his second term, he underwent a cognitive evaluation at a military hospital in Washington, D.C., claiming stellar results.
He’s no stranger to such assessments, having taken the Montreal Cognitive Assessment during his first term—a test designed to detect cognitive decline, which he often references as a badge of honor.
Interestingly, critics once pushed for President Joe Biden to take the same test, though Biden declined, leaving Trump to wield this as a point of contrast in his ongoing political battles.
In his Monday post, Trump didn’t hold back, labeling Crockett as severely lacking in intellect and grouping her with what he called a destructive faction led by Ocasio-Cortez, known for their far-left views.
“Each of these political hacks should be forced to take a Cognitive Exam,” Trump wrote, doubling down on his belief that such a test would expose their supposed shortcomings.
While his words are undoubtedly provocative, one can’t help but wonder if this challenge is more about political theater than genuine concern for mental fitness—though it certainly keeps the spotlight on Trump’s narrative.
Rep. Crockett, for her part, has never shied away from a verbal sparring match with Trump, often gaining attention for her outspoken criticism, including a particularly harsh remark in July where she used explicit language to describe him.
She’s also expressed readiness to take an IQ test and stack her results against Trump’s, a bold counter that suggests she’s not intimidated by his taunts.
Yet, her camp remained silent when asked for a response to this latest challenge, leaving observers to speculate on whether she’ll engage further or let the dust settle.
Adding fuel to the fire, reports from last week revealed a less flattering side of Crockett, with former associates claiming she’s difficult to work with and prone to erratic behavior when not in the public eye.
“She is never in the office and is very disengaged,” a former aide remarked, painting a picture of a lawmaker whose viral moments might overshadow deeper workplace tensions—a critique Crockett has attributed to bias against her identity as a young Black woman in politics.
While such behind-the-scenes accounts add complexity to her public persona, they also invite questions about whether personal conduct should weigh as heavily as policy disagreements in the court of public opinion.
