'Unintelligent' Trump Claims Kamala Harris Needs to Undergo IQ Test, Describes Biden as 'Worst President'

US President Donald Trump used a previous speech on his administration's second-term achievements to level criticism at former President Joe Biden, former Vice President Kamala Harris, and former President Barack Obama.

Trump, who has consistently been critical of his Democratic predecessors, used the address to mock all three figures while outlining what he described as his administration's record.

Trump Criticises Biden, Obama, Harris

Trump described Biden as the worst president in American history and referred to him as 'sleepy Biden.' Obama, he said, was 'almost as bad.' Trump also criticised Harris for not visiting the border, despite having been tasked by Biden in 2021 to lead diplomatic efforts on migration in Central America.

Others previously criticised her for her inability to stop the influx of undocumented migrants who entered the US during the Biden administration. However, Harris was firm about her desire to address the root causes of the migration issue from Central America. Her long-term approach did not sit well with some Americans.

Trump further said he would ask Harris to take an IQ test, questioning her intelligence directly. The remarks drew a sharp response online, with critics arguing Trump was in no position to question the competence of former leaders.

Critics Respond

Journalist Aaron Rupar posted the archived video clip on X, apparently resurfacing the clip to draw renewed attention to the remarks Trump once made, challenging Harris to take an IQ test.

Social media users were quick to push back, particularly on Trump's remarks about Harris. 'The most unintelligent and inarticulate president in American history has the audacity to criticise someone's competence,' one person wrote. Another said: 'I hope she takes him up on that and it's televised live.'

Others framed their responses in broader political terms. 'Had Kamala won the election we'd have had no wars, flourishing economy, no killing and deporting US citizens, health insurance, clean energy, respect around the world, a qualified cabinet, and Trump would have been in prison. Remember in November,' one commenter wrote. Another added: 'Why does he always talk about low IQ when his is incredibly low?'

Trump on Biden and Obama

At a separate rally in Kentucky, Trump also mocked the way Biden and Obama walked in public. He said that while Obama could walk quickly even on wet floors, the speed made his walk look unpresidential. Trump then recounted the occasion on which Biden slipped in public, saying the moment had been seen around the world.

Douglas Kruse, co-director of Rutgers University's Program for Disability Research, suggested the comments pointed to something deeper. 'His comments may reflect ableism, but they may also reflect general ageism and fear of getting older. My guess is that he's trying to prove he's still able, as many older people do,' Kruse said.

Trump on the Iran War

Beyond his remarks on his predecessors, Trump has also addressed the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war this week. Trump has also said that Iran gave the US a valuable gift pertaining to oil and gas, but refused to reveal whether he was referring to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran has officially confirmed plans to reopen the Strait. However, they made it clear that it would only be for non-hostile vessels.