*Donald Trump’s public record reveals a consistent pattern: when Black women hold power and challenge him, he responds with insult, delegitimization, or the blunt force of state power.
This isn’t just rhetorical bluster; it’s a calculated playbook—one that corrodes civic norms, undermines the independence of democratic institutions, and too often puts specific Black women directly in the crosshairs of political retribution.
Trump’s emotional IQ is in question, but his social skills are not becoming of a commander-in-chief.
The examples are not hard to find.
Start with New York Attorney General Letitia James. She successfully prosecuted a landmark civil fraud case against Trump, resulting in hundreds of millions in penalties. In response, Trump has repeatedly derided her as “racist” and now faces federal subpoenas aimed at her office—moves her legal team has described as naked political retaliation. Even if courts ultimately block these efforts, the message is unmistakable: punish the Black woman who beat him in court. That’s not leadership; it’s intimidation by process. It’s the use of law enforcement power not to serve justice, but to settle personal and political grudges.
In Georgia, Trump’s approach was no different. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who brought a sweeping racketeering indictment against him and his allies, became the target of baseless, salacious rumors. Trump amplified claims—unsupported by credible evidence—that Willis had, according to CNN, an “affair” with a gang member. Fact-checkers debunked these allegations, but the damage was done. When legal arguments failed, Trump’s orbit leaned into racial grievance, accusing Willis of “racial animus.” This not only misrepresented her record but also poured gasoline on racial tensions, inviting threats against a local prosecutor fulfilling her sworn duty.
Politico reports that Federal Judge Tanya Chutkan, presiding over one of Trump’s criminal cases, has been subject to similar treatment. Trump’s online and public statements attacking her impartiality and personal integrity were so inflammatory that a federal court issued a narrowly tailored gag order to prevent further endangerment of court staff. When a defendant with an enormous platform singles out a judge—particularly a Black woman—he undermines the judicial process and stirs a dangerous mix of hostility and potential violence.
Even the vice president of the United States has been a frequent target. ABC News confirms Trump has mocked Kamala Harris’s name, pushed birther-style innuendo questioning her eligibility, and most recently suggested she misled voters about her racial identity. These aren’t policy disagreements; they are personal attacks that seek to delegitimize her right to represent the American people and sow doubt about her authenticity as a leader.
Outside the courts and White House politics, Trump’s antagonism toward Black women in elected office extends to city government.
He has openly feuded with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, threatening to deploy federal forces against her city over local objections. Earlier this week, he used the false narrative that D.C. has elevated criminal activity and that the National Guard and other military forces have been federalized to walk the streets. In Los Angeles, he has taken repeated shots at Mayor Karen Bass while using federal resources and public criticism to spotlight her administration’s challenges—an unmistakable example of punitive federalism aimed at a Black woman in charge of one of America’s largest cities (Source: New York Times).
Zoom out to the past decade, and the pattern becomes even more entrenched. In 2018, he called Rep. Maxine Waters “an extraordinarily low-IQ person.” He repeatedly insulted Black women journalists, from April Ryan to Yamiche Alcindor to Abby Phillip—calling Ryan a “loser” and branding Alcindor’s questions “racist.” The National Association of Black Journalists publicly condemned this behavior, citing its dangerous impact on press freedom and the personal safety of journalists with melanin. These were not isolated incidents; they form a clear throughline in his political persona: demean, discredit, and destabilize any Black woman who challenges him, regardless of her role or office.
Carla Hayden, the first Black woman Librarian of Congress, was informed by Trump via email that her position was no longer needed. Yet the correction does not erase the larger point: Trump has normalized a political environment where Black women in positions of authority are disproportionately targeted for public humiliation, disinformation campaigns, and weaponized oversight. (Source: The Conversation)
The hostility is ongoing. Just recently, Trump smeared Rep. Jasmine Crockett as “low IQ,” recycling the same derogatory trope he has used for years against Black women. This rhetoric isn’t random—it’s part of an intentional strategy to paint Black women leaders as intellectually inferior, emotionally unstable, or otherwise unfit to serve.
The danger of this playbook extends far beyond bruised egos or partisan sniping. It erodes the very guardrails that sustain American democracy. Leadership is tested not by how a president treats his allies, but by how he responds to those who hold him accountable: judges, prosecutors, mayors, members of Congress, and members of the press. A commander in chief who answers accountability with insults, disinformation, and retaliatory action does more than offend the standards of public decorum—he undermines the institutions designed to check executive power.
Black women have shouldered this abuse disproportionately. From the courtroom to the newsroom, from city hall to the Capitol, they’ve endured personal insults, threats to their safety, and professional delegitimization—all while continuing to do the work.
That resilience is the part of the story that deserves more recognition. Black women are, by degree attainment, the most educated Americans in the United States. This can be confirmed by various sources, like the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), in a story published by The Root. So when Trump says ‘low IQ’ about African American women, we know it’s a lie, or is it something else?
In the end, the pattern tells us something about Trump, but it tells us even more about the women he targets. They are leaders, guardians of institutions, and public servants committed to the rule of law and the dignity of their offices.
His tantrums may dominate the headlines, but their steadfast commitment to service and accountability is the legacy that will outlast any one man’s attempts to tear it down.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Edmond W. Davis is a Social Historian, Collegiate Professor, International Journalist, and former Director of the Derek Olivier Research Institute. He is an expert on various historical and societal topics. He’s globally known for his work as a researcher regarding the history of the Tuskegee Airmen and Airwomen. He’s the Founder and Executive Director of America’s first & only National HBCU Black Wall Street Career Fest. @edmondwdavis
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