"In remarks Monday in the Oval Office, Trump said Newsom was "dumb" and should never be allowed to be president because he has "admitted that he has learning disabilities, dyslexia." "That's how crazy it's gotten with a low-IQ person," Trump said. "Honestly, I'm all for people with learning disabilities but not for my president.""
"To every kid with a learning disability: don't let anyone - not even the President of the United States - bully you," Newsom wrote on X. "Dyslexia isn't a weakness. It's your strength.""
"The clash is the latest in a storied contest of chest-beating between Trump and Newsom, who have made sport of bad-mouthing one another across campaign rallies, interviews and social media. The president has frequently cast Newsom as a symbol of the liberal governance he opposes, while the governor has leaned into the confrontations, often using them to elevate his national profile."
President Trump criticized Governor Gavin Newsom for having dyslexia, calling it disqualifying for leadership and describing Newsom as having low intelligence. During his remarks, Trump mistakenly referred to Newsom as "the president of the United States" multiple times. Newsom capitalized on the error by posting on social media claiming he was officially president, thanking Trump for the promotion. The exchange represents the latest confrontation in their ongoing political rivalry. Newsom used the spotlight to send a message of support to young people with learning disabilities, emphasizing that dyslexia is a strength rather than a weakness and encouraging them not to be bullied.
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