Source: Fox News
Summary
Tommy Pham, a former MLB player, accused California Governor Gavin Newsom of thinking Black people are “dumb” after Newsom shared his low SAT score in an event. Newsom claimed he has dyslexia and was trying to relate to the audience, but Pham dismissed his explanation, saying he was trying to make a racial comment.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Pham, a straight-A student, can’t relate to Newsom’s low SAT score, which Pham believes is a racial comment.
Newsom’s comments about his dyslexia and low SAT score have been met with criticism, with some saying he was trying to make a racial comment.
This one felt recognizable early, with Pham accusing Newsom of thinking Black people are “dumb” and Newsom defending himself by saying he was trying to relate to the audience.
Pham’s accusation has sparked a heated debate, with some defending Newsom’s comments as a moment of vulnerability and others calling it a racial comment.
This situation feels familiar because politicians often use their personal struggles as a way to connect with their audience, but in this case, it backfired.
Author: Evan Null
