(Background) Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett speaks in front of Democratic members of Congress and Texas House Democrats during a news conference, after they left their state to deny Republicans the quorum needed to redraw the state's 38 congressional districts, at IBEW Local Union 701 on August 4, 2025 in Warrenville, Illinois. Dozens of Democrats in the Texas legislature faced threats of legal action Monday after they fled the state to block a redrawing of districts in Republicans' favor ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The Republican-controlled state, following a push by President Donald Trump, are seeking to shift congressional district borders such that five seats flip from Democratic control. The contentious but legally permitted move, known as partisan gerrymandering, seeks to prevent Republicans from losing control of the US House of Representatives in next year's midterms, when the opposition party usually does more favorably. (Photo by KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFP) (Photo by KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI/AFP via Getty Images) / (R) Screenshot from CNBC "Squawk Box" airing.

Trump: Democrats are ‘self‑destructing’ by backing ‘low IQ’ politicians like Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett

In a recent interview, President Donald Trump slammed Democrats while accusing the “lost” political party of “self-destructing.” As an example, he singled out Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and jokingly questioned whether she’s related to the historical figure Davy Crockett.

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THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS - JUNE 25: U.S. President Donald Trump (R) and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speak to media at the start of the second day of the 2025 NATO Summit on June 25, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Among other matters, members are to approve a new defense investment plan that raises the target for defense spending to 5% of GDP. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

NATO secy-general calls Trump ‘Daddy’ after his stern rebuke of Israel and Iran for breaking U.S.-crafted ceasefire agreement

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte referred to President Donald Trump as “Daddy” on Wednesday, in response to the 47th president sharply criticizing Israel and Iran for breaking their fragile ceasefire agreement that Trump had crafted.

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