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[–] merc@sh.itjust.works 5 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

Yeah, that I can get behind. His Texan shtick was an obvious act. But, even without that, I don't think he had an IQ of 100. Like most politicians he had good emotional intelligence, and an ability to connect with people. Still, it was clear that even pretty basic concepts were a stretch for him.

[–] yeather@lemmy.ca 4 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

There was a Histioriometry test done, and the journal Political Psychology estimated around a 119 for ol’ W.

[–] merc@sh.itjust.works 1 points 7 hours ago

And Trump weighs 224 lbs with 4.8% body fat.