7 Times Black Women Clapped Back At Donald Trump With Poise And Grace - Page 5

4. Maxine Waters

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Rep. Maxine Waters has long been a force to be reckoned with, and Donald Trump learned that lesson the hard way. When he called her an “extraordinarily low IQ person” after she openly criticized his administration, it was a textbook attempt to belittle and discredit a Black woman who dared to challenge him. But Maxine wasn’t having it. Instead of backing down, she leaned into her role as one of Trump’s most vocal critics, demanding accountability at every turn.

When questioned about the comments, Waters had this to say:

“Everybody knows who this bully is. This president has attacked more women, more individuals, and resorted to name-calling. I mean, look at this: not only has he talked about Senator Warren and called her ‘Pocahontas,’ he called Hillary ‘crooked,’ he’s calling me ‘low IQ,’ and he called Rubio ‘little.’ This is what we expect of him. I just wonder what took him so long.

Since we know who he is and the fact that he is constantly calling people names, talking about the media the way he does, and calling people SOBs, et cetera, et cetera, I’m not surprised at all. All I know is this: if he thinks he can stop me from talking about ‘Impeach 45,’ he’s got another thought coming. I am not intimidated by him.”

Maxine’s career is a masterclass in persistence and fearlessness. From decades of leadership in Congress to her commitment to speaking truth to power, she has never wavered in her dedication to justice. Trump’s insults were only an attempt to silence the voices of all Black women who dare to stand firm.