Trump loves the poorly educated —and America's IQ decline explains why

Trump loves the poorly educated —and America's IQ decline explains why

U.S. President Donald Trump stands next to Ken Custer during an event at Custer Farms in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, U.S., June, 5, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard

U.S. President Donald Trump stands next to Ken Custer during an event at Custer Farms in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, U.S., June, 5, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard
Sabrina Haake
July 04, 2026 | 05:41AM ET

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