Source: Fox News
Summary
Sen. Ted Cruz and California Gov. Gavin Newsom engaged in a heated exchange on social media. Newsom claimed Cruz called him “illiterate,” but Cruz actually referred to him as “historically illiterate.” Newsom, who is dyslexic, responded by saying Cruz’s comment was a “new low.” Cruz clarified that he was referring to Newsom’s lack of historical knowledge, not his ability to read.
Our Reading
As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Cruz and Newsom exchanged blows on social media, with Newsom claiming Cruz called him “illiterate.” Cruz responded with a clown emoji, clarifying that he meant “historically illiterate.” Others, including Clay Travis, weighed in on the exchange, calling Newsom out for not understanding the phrase. The exchange has drawn attention to the historical context of Eisenhower’s federalization of the national guard in 1957.
Author: Evan Null
Key Players
Ted Cruz
U.S. Senator from Texas
Gavin Newsom
California Governor
Clay Travis
Conservative talk radio host and OutKick founder
Historical Context
Eisenhower’s Federalization of the National Guard
On September 23, 1957, President Eisenhower issued Executive Order 10730, federalizing the Arkansas National Guard and ordering U.S. Army troops to Little Rock, Arkansas, to desegregate Central High School.
Reactions
Newsom’s Response
Newsom claimed Cruz called him “illiterate,” and responded by saying Cruz’s comment was a “new low.”
Cruz’s Clarification
Cruz clarified that he meant “historically illiterate,” referring to Newsom’s lack of historical knowledge.
Clay Travis’s Commentary
Travis called Newsom out for not understanding the phrase “historically illiterate,” saying it means Newsom doesn’t know basic history.
