Lara Trump sets internet ablaze with response to podcast viewer who asked if she was 'as stupid as she appears to be'

Lara Trump managed to handle an awkward moment during an episode of her podcast when she held a question and answer session with one viewer asking if she was 'as stupid as she appears to be.'

Without missing a beat, Trump, who is the wife of Eric Trump, continued calmly and turned her likely rehearsed answer into a direct attack on the Democratic Party.

'Oh! This is a nice one, "Is Lara Trump as stupid as she appears to be?" What is it that—that's stupid? Let me ask you that, sir or ma'am. I am—again, I say this all the time, I'm just giving you information and the facts,' Trump responded.

Lara Trump is currently co-chair of the Republican National Committee and she suggested those who vote for the Democrats do so because they are influenced by emotion rather than facts.

Lara Trump smoothly handled a tough question about her intelligence, redirecting it to criticize the Democratic Party

'Is Lara Trump as stupid as she appears to be?' read one of the questions from viewers

Those responding on social media to Lara Trump's question on her own podcast 

'What is stupid is voting for a party that hates you and hates this country. What's stupid is voting for a party that ultimately wants the destruction of America and I assume you are one of those people. 

'Nothing stupid over here. I've actually done my research, I actually have the real information, I am actually not influenced by emotion but cold, hard facts,' she continued.

'You may want to get on that bandwagon because I'll tell you what, it's all sunshine, lollipops and rainbows now, but if something happens, you're going to look back and you're going to say, "Man, I bet Lara Trump was right. I should've listened to her."

Those responding online had some more comical takes on what her answer could have been.

'The answer to your question caller, is yes. Yes, she is,' wrote Mike Morton.

'She could have just said yes,' added Cooper.

'I’m prepared to wager that nobody will ever look back and say “man, Lara Trump was right”,' tweeted one. 

'I can answer this. Yes, yes she is. If you don't believe me, just look at who she willingly married,' added another X user.

Trump emphasized how she placed factual information over emotional influences

Lara Trump said earlier in the week morning that her father-in-law's reelection campaign raised $1.5 million on the first day of the criminal trial against former President Donald Trump on Monday

Last month, her father-in-law, Donald Trump completed his takeover of the Republican Party as Lara was elected co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC).

She took over one of the top roles alongside another Trump loyalist, after Ronna McDaniel stood aside. 

Democrats immediately dismissed her elevation, saying her 'nepo title' would ensure another disastrous set of elections for her party.

And although Trump's team has promised not to use RNC funds to pay his personal legal bills, his key lieutenants will now face little challenge. 

Lara Trump is the wife of Donald Trump's son Eric Trump

She had been actively campaigning for Trump's reelection bid even before she was elected Republican National Committee co-chair in March. She is pictured here in January 2024 

Lara Trump appears on stage as former President Donald Trump speaks during an election night watch party at the State Fairgrounds on February 24, 2024 in Columbia, South Carolina

Lara Trump has even said she believed voters would be OK with the party footing the bill. 

'As co-chair, I will be laser-focused on protecting our elections, ensuring that the RNC's money is spent with maximum impact, and building out key capabilities to ensure that we win close races on the margins,' said Lara.

'Everything I do at this committee will have one focus: re-electing Donald Trump, flipping the Senate, and expanding the House this November.'

She is expected to focus on TV appearances and fundraising.