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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Patrick

Trump repeats Newsom insults with ‘mental disability’ claims

  • Donald Trump criticised Gavin Newsom, labelling him "stupid" and stating he did not want "a person with mental disability to be my president."
  • Trump suggested Newsom's acknowledgement of a mental disability disqualified him from presidential contention.
  • Trump also boasted about having taken a cognitive test, claiming to be the only president to have done so.
  • California Governor Gavin Newsom has openly discussed his struggles with dyslexia.
  • In response, Newsom posted on X, implying Trump's repeated focus on the topic suggests Trump himself might be dyslexic.

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