Donald Trump claims he has a higher IQ than conservative pundits George Will and Karl Rove, both of whom he slammed Monday during a campaign rally in Columbus, Ohio.
“I watch these pundits on television and, you know, they call them intellectuals. They’re not intellectuals,” Trump told thousands of supporters in the swing state.
“I’m much smarter than them. I think I have a much higher IQ. I think I went to a better college — better everything,” proclaimed the University of Pennsylvania graduate, adding that it’s “amazing” the way pundits treat their viewers.
“You have these guys like George Will. He sits with the little spectacles. If he didn’t have the spectacles, you wouldn’t think he’s smart because he’s wrong so much,” Trump said.
The leading GOP hopeful continued his rant against Will, “He’s been wrong on the wars, he’s been wrong on everything for years, but he’s got attitude.”
“I don’t think he’s an intellectual. He looks like an intellectual, but I don’t think he’s smart enough to be an intellectual,” Trump said of the Fox News contributor.
The billionaire businessman then turned to his supporters, whom he often describes as the “silent majority.”
“I think a lot people in this room, including me, are intellectuals,” he said.
Less than two weeks ago, Trump told thousands of Iowa votes during a separate campaign rally they were “stupid” for believing aspects of Ben Carson’s life story that have since been questioned by the media.
Trump is fourth in the Washington Examiner’s presidential power rankings.
