Newsom "Cannot Read" Remark in Atlanta Sparks Criticism
By Marcus Thompson | Published 2026-02-23T21:19:35.983Z
Local News
Location: Atlanta, GA, Fulton County
Gavin Newsom's "cannot read" comment in Atlanta sparks outrage. Nicki Minaj and others criticize the remark. Plus: Kara Braxton's death.
A comment by California Governor Gavin Newsom during a recent visit to Atlanta ignited controversy after he told a predominantly Black audience that he "cannot read." Newsom, while campaigning for former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who is running for Georgia governor in 2026, said he's a "960 SAT guy…I cannot read," a remark that drew immediate criticism.
The event, which featured a public conversation with current Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens at the Rialto Theater, quickly drew fire from
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