Donald Trump has said he believes people with learning disabilities should not be president, as he renewed his taunts at California Governor Gavin Newsom over his dyslexia. President Trump referred to Newsom, a potential Democratic White House contender, as dumb and mocked his reading and spelling challenges, resulting in further criticism of Trump's behavior from various advocacy organizations.
The National Center for Learning Disabilities expressed their strong condemnation of the remarks, stating that such views perpetuate stigma against those with learning disabilities. Dyslexia, which disrupts the brain's ability to process written language, affects as many as one in five Americans.
In a statement, Trump said, Honestly, I'm all for people with learning disabilities, but not for my president. I don't want, I think a president should not have learning disabilities, OK? Newsom responded to Trump’s remarks by labeling him as a brain-dead moron on social media.
In defense of dyslexia and the capabilities of those who have it, the National Center for Learning Disabilities emphasized that learning disabilities do not hinder an individual's intelligence or leadership ability. Notable historical figures, including former presidents, have had learning disabilities, demonstrating that such conditions can coexist with significant success and responsibility.
The National Center for Learning Disabilities expressed their strong condemnation of the remarks, stating that such views perpetuate stigma against those with learning disabilities. Dyslexia, which disrupts the brain's ability to process written language, affects as many as one in five Americans.
In a statement, Trump said, Honestly, I'm all for people with learning disabilities, but not for my president. I don't want, I think a president should not have learning disabilities, OK? Newsom responded to Trump’s remarks by labeling him as a brain-dead moron on social media.
In defense of dyslexia and the capabilities of those who have it, the National Center for Learning Disabilities emphasized that learning disabilities do not hinder an individual's intelligence or leadership ability. Notable historical figures, including former presidents, have had learning disabilities, demonstrating that such conditions can coexist with significant success and responsibility.
