President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of California Governor Gavin Newsom, stating that individuals with learning disabilities should not be president. According to multiple reports, Trump made these comments during a press interaction in the Oval Office on Monday.
Key Takeaways
President Donald Trump has criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom over his dyslexia, stating that individuals with learning disabilities should not be president. This comes amid ongoing political tensions between the two figures.
- Trump says presidents should not have learning disabilities
- Newsom responds by mocking Trump's comments on social media
- The National Center for Learning Disabilities condemns Trump's remarks
- Dyslexia affects up to one in five Americans
The remarks come amid ongoing political tensions between the two figures. Trump has repeatedly mocked Newsom's dyslexia, prompting a strong response from the governor and advocacy groups. The National Center for Learning Disabilities told BBC it was 'disturbed by and strongly condemns' the president's comments.
Newsom, who is seen as a potential Democratic presidential candidate in the 2028 election, has openly discussed his dyslexia in interviews and public events. During an on-stage conversation last month with the mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, Newsom spoke about his poor exam results and difficulty reading due to his condition.
Trump's comments have sparked a wave of criticism from various quarters. The National Center for Learning Disabilities rejected Trump's remarks, stating that dyslexia does not impair a person's intelligence or ability to lead. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, about 15% of the US population is affected by dyslexia.
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