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Newsom Responds to Reactions Following Viral Clip From Conversation With Black Mayor
Governor Gavin Newsom's attempt to connect with Black voters by citing his dyslexia and low SAT score sparked viral criticism and accusations of racial insensitivity online.
- On Sunday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom made remarks at an Atlanta tour stop promoting Young Man in a Hurry, prompting some critics to call the comment a racist appeal to Black voters.
- While promoting his memoir, Gavin Newsom explained Young Man in a Hurry, due Tuesday, discusses his dyslexia and questioned why sharing this personal struggle would be called racist.
- Using blunt, self‑deprecating lines during an onstage interview at Rialto Center for the Arts, a clip shared on X went viral Sunday night into Monday, reaching nearly 33 million views.
- Numerous commentators criticized the remarks, with Sean Hannity and Megyn Kelly highlighting the backlash, while Gavin Newsom responded directly on X, telling Hannity `Spare me your fake fucking outrage` and citing past attacks on President Obama.
- Newsom has previously made similar remarks to varied audiences, including Charlie Kirk and debated Ron DeSantis, Florida governor, on Hannity's show in 2023; his tour continues with a Rock Hill, South Carolina stop Monday amid potential 2028 presidential consideration.
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After Right Wing Media Seize On SAT Comment, Gavin Newsom Slaps Back At Sean Hannity: “Spare Me Your Fake F—ing Outrage”
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