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California Governor Newsom’s aide used an expletive in a government email when asked to verify his childhood dyslexia diagnosis, sparking backlash over professionalism and transparency.
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s communications director, Izzy Gardon, responded with an expletive to a reporter’s request for medical records confirming Newsom’s claimed childhood dyslexia diagnosis, which the governor has publicly discussed since 2004.
The exchange, captured in a state email, drew criticism for its unprofessional tone and use of a government account.
The reporter, Susan Crabtree of RealClearPolitics, sought documentation of the 1972 diagnosis, noting the rarity of formal dyslexia diagnoses at the time.
The incident occurred after Newsom made remarks in Atlanta, where he told Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens he was “just like you,” prompting accusations of racial insensitivity.
Newsom’s team defended the response, stating the governor was unaware of the reporter, while critics questioned transparency and accountability, especially given the political use of his personal health claims.
El ayudante del gobernador de California, Newsom, usó un insulto en un correo electrónico del gobierno cuando se le pidió que verificara su diagnóstico de dislexia infantil, lo que provocó una reacción en contra de la profesionalidad y la transparencia.