President Trump on Friday slammed House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other members of Congress following a Supreme Court ruling that found the President lacked authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Jeffries was quick to applaud the ruling, calling the President a “wannabe King” on X:
The Supreme Court decision striking down the harmful Trump Tariffs is a big victory for the American people.
And another crushing defeat for the wannabe King.
The Supreme Court decision striking down the harmful Trump Tariffs is a big victory for the American people.
And another crushing defeat for the wannabe King.
— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries)February 20, 2026
Trump was asked about his comments and other criticisms on Friday, and he responded, “I would call him a low IQ.”
“I watched him the other day interview. The guy doesn’t even know what a tariff is,” Trump added.
The president further defended his tariffs when pressed by a reporter on attempts by Congress to block his tariff authority, stating, “I have the right to do tariffs, and I’ve always had the right to do tariffs. And it’s all been approved by Congress, so there’s no reason to do it.” He further said the Republicans opposed to his tariffs are “not good Republicans” and that the Democrats are “destroying our country.”
Source: The Gateway Pundit
