Trump reveals Hakeem Jeffries inspired his new nickname for Democrats
President Trump recently stated that Rep. Hakeem Jeffries inspired his new nickname for Democrats. During a visit to New York, Trump referred to Jeffries as a 'low IQ person' and coined the term 'Dumocrat' based on his perception of Jeffries' comments. This remark reflects Trump's ongoing strategy of using derogatory nicknames in political discourse.
- ▪Trump claimed Hakeem Jeffries inspired his new nickname for Democrats.
- ▪He referred to Jeffries as a 'low IQ person' during a speech in New York.
- ▪Trump coined the term 'Dumocrat' based on his views of Jeffries' statements.
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Politics Trump reveals Hakeem Jeffries inspired his new nickname for Democrats By Steven Nelson Published May 22, 2026, 5:10 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google President Trump claimed Friday afternoon during a visit to New York that home-state Rep. Hakeem Jeffries inspired his demeaning new nickname for Democrats. President Trump claimed Friday afternoon during a visit to New York that home-state Rep. Hakeem Jeffries inspired his demeaning new nickname for Democrats. AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib “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 told his audience in Rockland County.
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