President Donald Trump questioned California Governor Gavin Newsom's fitness for the presidency during remarks to reporters in the Oval Office on Monday, citing the governor's dyslexia as a disqualifying factor.

While discussing voter identification requirements in California, Trump described Newsom as a "low-IQ person" and referenced the governor's learning disability. Trump used a derogatory nickname for Newsom and stated that the governor "has admitted that he has learning disabilities."

Newsom has previously disclosed having dyslexia and reported scoring 960 on the SAT. The governor is widely viewed as a potential Democratic presidential candidate for the 2028 election cycle.

The comments came during a broader discussion about California voting procedures. Trump also accused Newsom of "talking down to Black audiences," though he did not provide specific examples of this alleged behavior.

Dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects reading and language processing skills. It does not indicate intelligence levels, according to medical professionals and education experts.