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Newsom Faces Backlash Over 'Racist' Comment
Filed: Feb 23, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET
Summary: California Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized for saying he's 'like you' to a Black mayor before discussing his poor SAT score.
WHO: Gavin Newsom
WHAT: Facing backlash for comments made to a Black mayor
WHEN: Feb 23, 2026 at 10:15 AM ET
WHERE: California
WHY: Comments perceived as racially insensitive
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