Trump Questions Newsom's Fitness Citing Dyslexia

President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday, questioning the Democrat's suitability for the presidency by referencing Newsom's dyslexia during remarks to reporters in the Oval Office.

Trump, who has a history of clashing with Newsom, described the governor as a "low IQ person" who has admitted to having learning disabilities. "Honestly, I'm all for people with learning disabilities, but not for my president," Trump said. "I think the president should not have learning disabilities, okay, and I know it's highly controversial to say such a horrible thing." He added that "everything about him is dumb." The comments came amid a discussion on voter identification requirements, where Trump linked opposition from Newsom and other Democratic officials to what he portrayed as their intellectual shortcomings.

This marks at least the fourth instance in less than a week that Trump has highlighted Newsom's dyslexia as a disqualifier for national office. He first raised the issue during a speech in Kentucky last week, telling supporters that Newsom had acknowledged "mental problems" and implying the condition would hinder a presidential bid....