politics
February 25, 2026
California governor compares himself to black voters because he ‘cannot read’
California governor Gavin Newsom told a predominantly black audience in Atlanta that he was “like them” because he “cannot read”
TL;DR
- Gavin Newsom's comments comparing himself to black voters based on his low SAT score and dyslexia drew backlash.
- The remarks were made during a book tour event in Atlanta aimed at engaging African-American voters.
- Critics accused Newsom of insensitivity, with Trump's campaign alleging he called black people 'dumb'.
- Newsom defended his comments, accusing critics of fake outrage and referencing past controversies involving Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
- The SAT exam's average scores for different demographic groups were cited in the discussion.
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