Donald Trump triggered a wave of reaction on Thursday after stating during a Cabinet meeting: “I don’t want a stupid person being president.”
The comment came as part of a broader critique of the Democratic Party, which Trump described as “a party of insanity” that “will destroy our country.” His remarks formed part of a longer political attack delivered during the meeting.
Trump also directed criticism at Gavin Newsom, widely viewed as a potential Democratic contender for the 2028 US presidential race. Newsom has previously spoken publicly about living with dyslexia, a neurological condition that affects reading and language processing.
Donald Trump Criticises Gavin Newsom Over Dyslexia Comments
Referring to Newsom, Trump said: “I believe he took himself out of the running when he says he suffers from mental disability,” while using the derogatory nickname “Newscum.”
He continued: “A reporter said it was terrible that I talked that way about somebody with mental disability,” before adding that Newsom is “actually a very stupid person.”
The remarks quickly became a focal point of political discussion, particularly given Newsom’s openness about dyslexia and efforts to raise awareness around learning differences.
Trump Defends Intelligence With Cognitive Test Claims
Trump went on to reiterate his stance, stating again: “I don’t want a stupid person being president.”
He also pointed to his past performance on cognitive assessments, claiming he had “aced” multiple tests as evidence of his intelligence. Such tests are generally used to identify cognitive impairment rather than to measure intellectual ability.
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Starmer Warns Iran And Ukraine War Outcomes Could Define A Generation As Global Tensions Rise
The exchange has since prompted a surge of commentary across political and media circles, with attention focused on both the tone and substance of the statements made during the meeting.
Newsom’s press team shared on X: “Wow. Trump is going to resign?”
Wow. Trump is going to resign? https://t.co/ba45rNR9qM
— Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) March 26, 2026
Who’s gonna tell him? https://t.co/PBp8mzEHP1
— Rep. Jim McGovern (@RepMcGovern) March 26, 2026
Too late https://t.co/nArDXFK4p4
— Decoding Fox News (@DecodingFoxNews) March 26, 2026
The irony. https://t.co/I7jvDgpb5p
— Not Your Average Liberal (@NotAvgLiberal) March 26, 2026
Yet here we are… https://t.co/4mCgaK8MGO
— HawaiiDelilah™ 🥥🌴🌊 (@HawaiiDelilah) March 26, 2026
Trust me no one will ever top the stupidity of the president we currently have. Ever. https://t.co/XvjTHsdfGD
— Sophia A. Nelson (@IAmSophiaNelson) March 26, 2026
Who wants to tell him? https://t.co/Cw6MLLIzhX
— Leslie Marshall (@LeslieMarshall) March 27, 2026
Who wants to tell him? https://t.co/L49CUU9mLS
— Mike Madrid (@madrid_mike) March 26, 2026
Excuse me while I pick up the shattered remains of my irony meter. https://t.co/SoRK1oB6do
— Hemant Mehta (@hemantmehta) March 26, 2026
Why you can trust SurgeZirc UK. Learn more about our editorial standards.
