Gavin Newsom on Monday sharply criticized “fake MAGA-manufactured outrage” over his comments about his low SAT score in Atlanta Sunday during his national book tour. “Spare me your fake fucking outrage, Sean.”Gardon pointed out that Newsom was speaking to a mixed-race audience during the conversation with Dickens. “Come on, I’m a 960 SAT guy, governor of the fourth largest economy in the world,” Newsom told The Times. “I’m a guy, you know, with sweaty hands as described in the book, you know, who can’t read a speech, and I’m governor. I’m talking to you.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 24, 2026 12:04 UTC