Trump Criticizes Congresswomen Crockett Omar in Oval Office Remarks

President Donald Trump publicly insulted Representatives Jasmine Crockett of Texas and Ilhan Omar of Minnesota during a White House press conference and Oval Office remarks, characterizing Crockett as a "very low-IQ person" who should be required to take an aptitude test and suggesting she is unqualified to hold office. Trump also disparaged Omar, mispronouncing her name and referencing a conversation with the president of Somalia about sending her back, which the Somali leader declined. He blamed Crockett, Omar, and the broader Democratic Party for an increase in "left-wing violence" and labeled Democrats as "radical left lunatics" with unpopular policies. These attacks drew criticism for their racist and sexist undertones, particularly targeting Black women in politics, with Crockett being recognized as an accomplished attorney and advocate for voting rights. Trump's remarks reflect his adversarial stance toward progressive Democratic lawmakers and underscore ongoing tensions in American political discourse. The incidents have been widely reported and analyzed as emblematic of the current president's combative rhetoric toward political opponents.