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In addition to his remark about his SAT score, Newsom added: “And I’m not trying to offend anyone. I’m not trying to act all there if you got 940 … You’ve never seen me read a speech because I cannot read a speech.”
Speaking Sunday night at an event promoting his forthcoming memoir, “Young Man in a Hurry,” Newsom reflected on his academic struggles and sought to draw a point of relatability
The remarks quickly sparked criticism online, with detractors arguing that Newsom’s attempt at self-deprecation veered into offensive territory.
All Greasy Gavin Newsom does is LIE. https://t.co/AU2vsa8kog pic.twitter.com/zG0p7AaSPj
— Kentucky Girl (@Notwokenow) February 23, 2026
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