""That, like so many folks, I put a mask on. I wasn't who I am ... So it's a story about resilience, redemption. It's a story about humility and grace. I just want to put it all out there. You know, I'm not trying to impress you. I'm just trying to impress upon you: I'm like you; I'm no better than you. I'm a 960 SAT guy.""
"An anonymous X account called End Wokeness that has 3.9 million followers posted a 38-second clip from the longer exchange alongside an inaccurate and highly misleading teaser: "Gov. Newsom to a black crowd in GA: 'I am like you. I'm a 960 SAT guy. I can't read.'""
"In fact, the crowd in Georgia seemed to be racially diverse, and possibly mostly white (as other photos and videos taken at the event suggest). There was nothing racially offensive--or even racially tinged--in the exchange (as is clear when watching this one-minute, 51-second clip of it)."
Governor Gavin Newsom discussed his struggles with dyslexia during an interview with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens about his memoir. Newsom explained how he overcomes challenges related to his condition and emphasized his relatability to others. An anonymous social media account with 3.9 million followers posted a heavily edited 38-second clip of the exchange with a misleading caption, falsely suggesting Newsom made racially insensitive remarks to a Black audience. The original full exchange contained no racial offense or implications. The distorted clip mischaracterized both Newsom's statements and the racial composition of the audience, demonstrating how edited content can fuel unfounded controversies.
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