California Governors Office Denounces MAGA-Manufactured Outrage Over Allegations

February 24, 2026 • Google News World

California Governor Gavin Newsom has been at the center of controversy after a viral clip of him making comments about dyslexia sparked outrage. The clip, which was labeled “racist” by critics, appears to show Newsom saying that people with dyslexia are not “smart enough” to succeed.

The California GOP Chair has accused Newsom of bigotry and called for him to be embarrassed over the remarks. However, Newsom’s office has responded by slamming the comments as “MAGA-manufactured outrage”.

Andre Dickens, the mayor of Atlanta, has defended Newsom’s comments, saying they were a “moment of vulnerability” and not intended to be taken literally.

The controversy has also been picked up by other media outlets, including Fox News and USA Today. Nicki Minaj and Senator Tim Scott have also weighed in on the issue, criticizing Newsom’s remarks.

Newsom has yet to publicly comment on the controversy, but his office has released a statement defending his comments as being taken out of context. The incident has sparked a heated debate about the use of language and its impact on marginalized communities.

Source: Google News World