Summary
President Donald Trump criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for having dyslexia, suggesting that people with learning disabilities should not be president. The National Center for Learning Disabilities condemned Trump's comments, stating that dyslexia does not affect a person's intelligence or ability to lead.
Key Facts
- President Trump mocked Governor Gavin Newsom's dyslexia, a learning condition that affects reading and language processing.
- Trump said he believes people with learning disabilities should not be president.
- Newsom responded to Trump's comments by calling him "a brain-dead moron" on social media.
- The National Center for Learning Disabilities strongly criticized Trump's remarks.
- Dyslexia affects around 15-20% of the US population, according to government estimates.
- The Center's chief executive emphasized that many people with learning disabilities have successfully held high public offices, including former US presidents.
- Trump used the nickname "Newscum" for Governor Newsom during his remarks.
