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Jan 23, 2026

Trump Says Newsom ‘Not Qualified’ To Be President Over Claimed Disability

Democrats and the Left exploded again at President Donald Trump following remarks he made to reporters in the Oval Office about California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday. Trump, referencing Newsom’s self-described dyslexia, said such a learning disorder should disqualify him from becoming president.

“Gavin ‘Newscum’ has admitted that he is a — that he has learning disabilities,” Trump said. “Honestly, I’m all for people with learning disabilities, but not for my president. I don’t want — I think a president should not have learning disabilities, OK?”

“And I know it’s highly controversial to say such a horrible thing. The president of the United States — Gavin Newscum admitted that he has learning disabilities, dyslexia,” Trump continued. “Everything about him is dumb.”

Newsom took to Twitter to fire back at the president: “To every kid with a learning disability: don’t let anyone — not even the President of the United States — bully you. Dyslexia isn’t a weakness. It’s your strength.”

Newsom drew the ire of those on the left and right for the way he framed his disorder during a book tour stop last month. Speaking to a group of black Americans, he said, “I’m a 960 SAT guy,” that he “couldn’t read,” and added, “I’m just like you.”

Many critics took those remarks as Newsom racially insulting black Americans and talking down to them while simultaneously trying to patronize them in order to win their support.

Jennifer Siebel Newsom, his wife, made headlines last month when she criticized reporters at her husband’s Planned Parenthood press conference, claiming they weren’t asking enough questions about what she termed a “war on women.” Now, the California “first partner” is facing some uncomfortable scrutiny herself.

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