Trump says presidents should not have learning disabilities as he mocks Newsom
President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that individuals with "learning disabilities" are unfit to serve, specifically targeting Democratic rival Gavin Newsom. Citing Governor Newsom's public discussion of his own condition and taunting him by suggesting a low IQ level for such impairments, Trump argued he would not support someone who cannot read well as president if elected in 2028 or later elections ahead.
Key Points
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1Donald Trump repeatedly attacked California Governor Gavin Newsom over the latter's dyslexia in recent days.
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2Trump claimed that individuals with learning disabilities should be disqualified from holding office as President of the United States.
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3During an Oval Office appearance, Donald Trump mistakenly referred to himself and mocked his intelligence while discussing these issues.
Developments
Perspectives
Donald Trump accidentally called Gavin Newsom the President of the United States while insulting him.
— [Mar 18] Independent.co.ukTrump has repeatedly attacked California Governor Gavin Newsom's dyslexia, claiming it should disqualify someone from being president and suggesting he is unfit due to his 'low IQ'.
— [BBC News]"Honestly I'm all for people with learning disabilities" but not the President: Trump.
— [Mar 17] NypostTrump cited Gavin Newsom's public discussion of dyslexia in an Oval Office address to suggest that such conditions should prevent someone from holding office, while mocking his intelligence and calling him a 'Democratic headcase'.
— (Odt.co.nz)"The president shouldn't have learning disabilities" - Trump taunts Newsom.
— [Mar 17] Inews.co.ukOn March 16 in a speech from the Oval Office, Donald Trump mistakenly referred to Gavin Newsom as "the president of the United States" while mocking his intelligence and learning disabilities for being unfit for office. In response, Governor Newsom posted on X stating that he believes in free elections but declined further engagement with such remarks.
President Trump mocked California Governor Gavin Newsom's dyslexia at least four times in one week, claiming it disqualifies him from leadership while mistakenly referring to himself as commander-in-chief. In response on social media X (formerly Twitter), Gov. Newsom sarcastically declared he is the "official president of the United States."