Warren G. Harding (IQ: 120-125)
Oh, Warren G. Harding… where do we start? With an IQ estimated between 120 and 125, Harding had a rough go as president. Scandals like the infamous Teapot Dome affair left his legacy in tatters. Harding himself admitted to feeling overwhelmed by the presidency, which probably says a lot about his time in office. While he might’ve been smart on paper, it didn’t exactly translate to effective leadership.
George W. Bush, Jr. (IQ: 120-125)
George W. Bush, Jr.—often the butt of jokes for being, shall we say, a little less cerebral—actually has an estimated IQ of 120 to 125. So, not exactly a slouch! His presidency was defined by 9/11 and the War on Terror, and while his decisions were often controversial, you can’t deny that he was a man of action. Love him or hate him, Bush wasn’t afraid to make the tough calls, and that takes a certain kind of smarts.