Trump says he coined ‘dumocrat’ after watching Hakeem Jeffries speak
President Trump intensified his rivalry with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries by claiming he coined the term 'dumocrat' to mock Democrats. During a New York event, Trump criticized Jeffries, labeling him as 'low-IQ' and attributing the nickname to his policies. This exchange is part of an ongoing public dispute between the two, with Jeffries previously challenging Trump to a debate.
- ▪Trump referred to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries as a 'low-IQ person' during a New York event.
- ▪He claimed to have coined the term 'dumocrat' to describe Democrats and their policies.
- ▪Jeffries has previously challenged Trump to a public debate in response to the president's insults.
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President Donald Trump escalated his feud with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) on Friday during a visit to their mutual home turf of New York State. Speaking at an event in Rockland County with Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) and New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart, Trump told the crowd how he came up with the mocking nickname of “dumocrat” for Democrats. Recommended Stories Trump says his economy has lifted 5 million people off food stamps in 16 months Democrats celebrate Gabbard’s resignation, as Republicans thank her Tulsi Gabbard’s exit from the Trump administration fuels questions of who is next “I was thinking about this character we have in the House, his name is Hakeem Jeffries, and he’s a low-IQ person, very low IQ,” Trump said.
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