House minority leader mocks Trump with 'Jeffries Derangement Syndrome' jab
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries mocked President Donald Trump by coining the term 'Jeffries Derangement Syndrome' in response to Trump's personal attacks. Trump had called Jeffries a 'Low IQ' individual and suggested he be impeached for criticizing the Supreme Court. The exchange highlights the ongoing rhetorical conflict between the two political figures.
- ▪President Donald Trump referred to Hakeem Jeffries as a 'Low IQ individual' and called him a 'THUG' in a Truth Social post.
- ▪Hakeem Jeffries responded to Trump's criticism by sharing a screenshot and sarcastically writing, 'Do you need a hug? Be Best.'
- ▪The phrase 'Jeffries Derangement Syndrome' is a reversal of 'Trump Derangement Syndrome,' a term often used by Trump supporters to describe strong opposition to the president.
- ▪Jeffries previously described the Supreme Court majority as 'illegitimate,' prompting Trump's criticism.
- ▪Trump shared a photo of Jeffries holding a baseball bat in one of his posts, escalating the personal nature of the exchange.
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Politics House minority leader mocks Trump with 'Jeffries Derangement Syndrome' jab President Donald Trump has repeatedly referred to Rep. Hakeem Jeffries as 'Low IQ' By Alex Nitzberg Fox News Published May 4, 2026 1:11pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Mark Levin: Hakeem Jeffries seems to think he owns the Constitution Fox News host Mark Levin analyzes House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' Supreme Court criticism, voting access and more on 'Life, Liberty & Levin.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., used a variation of a common attack on Democrats, turning it on President Donald Trump over the weekend.
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